I've had a career that doesn't follow a straight line, and I've come to think that's a good thing.
McGill University. A manufacturing company. Sales leadership in tech, SaaS, medical devices. Along the way, I learned what separates organizations that actually deliver from ones that just have good decks. I learned how to read a room, build relationships, and tell pretty quickly whether a product is something you'd stake your reputation on.
When I joined Eddy Floor Tools as General Manager in February 2023, I staked mine.
Three and a half years later, I have zero regrets.
Whether you’re a professional on the job site or a DIY'er at home, when it comes to flooring removal, you have various options depending on the job that needs to get done. In this article we will explore the various manual, electric or pneumatic tools that can be chosen to remove flooring, wall or ceiling coverings.
Ceramic tile is one of the toughest flooring types to remove — and there’s a reason. Tiles are rigid, heavy, and bonded with mortar or thinset designed to last decades. Removing them means breaking, prying, and scraping both the tile and what’s beneath it.
With the right tools, the job is totally manageable. The key is choosing the right method for the size of the project and the thickness of the mortar.
Vinyl flooring—whether sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, or vinyl plank—can be simple to lift in small areas but extremely stubborn in large rooms or where heavy adhesive was used. Adhesive-backed vinyl often bonds tightly to the subfloor, making removal slow and physically demanding if you're relying on hand tools alone.
For small DIY areas, manual methods work just fine. But for larger rooms, tougher adhesives, and renovation timelines, a powered scraper like the Eddy Floor Scraper delivers the speed and smooth finish professionals expect.
