2006-08-06 02:16:17 · 6 answers · asked by Blossom 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use a heatgun and a scraper a little more work but the results are worth it.
2006-08-08 08:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by jodycat2@verizon.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know exactly where you live but, Ther are many "Quick Release" type solvents that are not toxic and can + unlock your tiles. The old fashined way is a bit unhealthy and hard and quite messy: a wide blade chisel, hammer and lots of effort, as far as flame or torches umm well ? I would assess the risk 1st IE:safety, health hazards damage and smell to surrounding home areas ceiling etc,,, as the old saying goes If you play with fire? you are going to get burned. Besides being ecology minded is a Nice thing~ good luck!
2006-08-06 09:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by The Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tortch Idea is the best and the esiest and quickest
use a figure 8 going over the entire tile will melt the glue quickest and then hammer in a putty knife and pull up the whole tile...when the tile comes off with gooie sticky glue then its melted enough if the tile looks like it will break then more heat is needed....just remember you can't burn cement but you can burn your hands use plyers and gloves.
solvents work well for areas near flamible furniture or cabnets
2006-08-06 10:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by Ray M Be (Bay) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get all the tiles off the rent a floor sander use 12 and 16 grit pads
2006-08-06 11:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by all4karebear1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first vent well & dont breathe fumes.
try paint thinner first [odorless is not as good as regular] scrape with puty knife.
if legal, torch it with propane torch & keep fire extinguisher handy or bucket of water.
cant burn slab.
2006-08-06 09:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemicals
2006-08-06 11:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋