the wood floor is in good condtion. has anyone used a liquid remover of soffenter of some kind. My father in-law has had a rug laid there for awhile and the rubber backing is stuck.
2006-08-06 15:09:53 · 7 answers · asked by fixitall123 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
put oil on it, i know that will loosen the adhesive and kind of melt the rubber so you could just use a plastic spatula or something like that to scrape it off. Takes about a day to work though. theres also a product called "goo-gone" but I've only seen it in small bottles
2006-08-06 15:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If an adhesive was used on the carpet or rug, you are going to have to do some sanding, regardless of the condition of the floor. If there is glue stuck to the wood floor, it will have to be removed. If it is just a rubber backing that is stuck to the floor without adhesive, use pressurized steam. Either way, there will be some sanding and refinishing involved.
Just think how nice your wood floor will look with a new finish!
Cooking oil and mayonnaise doesn't work for everything!
2006-08-06 22:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by rallsjc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I'm really glad to see someone ask this question. I have been trying to remove the dried glue from my floors with little success. I have literally been sitting and scraping with any tool I can get my hands on and it really takes a lot of strength to remove it. My floors under the carpets are the old tile from the 60's...it actually isn't that ugly...so, I would like to clean it up and just put down a braided rug. I have used different products from the store with no success...even though they state on the bottle they remove dried glue, they really don't!. So, with some of your answers you have received, I will take their suggestions and try them.
2006-08-10 10:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Carolyn C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you when my husband wakes up. He was a floor guy for about 10 years. I'll be back. I don't know about oil but my husband says to use paint thinner. It is about the only thing that gets rid of the glue that is holding the rubber down. Just make sure the room is well ventilated. Good luck!!
2006-08-06 22:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by zara01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually put cooking oil and warm water... made an emulsion, it worked for me... Or you can try Murphy Oil that's especially made for wood... but I am not sure how big your area is... I just had a few patches... and it does take elbow grease...
If the rubber had any sticky stuff rubbing alcohol could work also...
I hope you get it, I know what a nuissance it is.
2006-08-06 22:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use mineral spirits which is paint thinner . it works great with no sanding. this is a common problem, not a rug that was intentionally glued down. then you can always wax the floor like we did for years, good ole past wax.
2006-08-06 22:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by m.w.meredith@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White vinegar and water, spray it on with a spray bottle and let it sit for a few minutes and then mop it up
2006-08-06 22:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by Alan Winans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋