Friday, February 26, 2010

How can I remove adhesive back off of vinyl flooring being removed.?

I need a concrete floor prepared for tile with old adhesive removed.How can I remove adhesive back off of vinyl flooring being removed.?
i use a floor scraper that uses a razor blade, it is about 6 inches long. Pre soak the floor with water, and the glue will come up with some elbow grease. You can purchase the scraper and extra blades from any hardware store, be careful not to cut your self when changing the blades.How can I remove adhesive back off of vinyl flooring being removed.?
If there is adhesive just here and there, since you are installing tile with the recommended polymer fortified latex enhanced thinset you don't really need to do much unless it has a large build up. If the adhesive is stuck down that well the thinset will span it.


If the situation is different, the easiest way is to rent a drum sander from you local home depot. It is around $40 and you'll only need one 36 grit paper. They will give you a quick lesson on how to run it. Simply run the sander across the concrete floor in the areas where the adhesive is. The bonus to this is that the sander will sand down the high spots so it will be easier to install the tile.
Place old news paper down on the floor and press it with a warm iron or use a blow dryer and the heat will loosen it up and the paper will absorb it.
This is just a wild guess, but I'm going to say acetone (nail polish remover). Acetone dissolves anything. Be sure that you get it all off, though; it's known to dissolve most tiling, including asphalt.
you can wipe it off with some vinegar or oil.Why not get a cork flooring for that one.It's much easier to floor.
Remember that acetone is harmful to breathe in, and vinegar smells nasty over a long period of time.


Best bet? Talk with someone who does flooring.
Vinegar works wonders.

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