how to get glue off a wooden table?

Answer 1

Removing any kind of adhesive can be a nuisance. There is a fairly new product on the market called Motsenbocker's Lift Off #2. From what I read this product works better than existing products; it works in the same reactionary time; it is safe on all surfaces (except styrene plastics); it costs the same or less than other products and it is safe for the user.

Using the old traditional method:

1. Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
2. Blot
3. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of water
4. Blot
5. Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water
6. Blot
7. Sponge with clean water
8. Blot

The first site has lots of suggestions for various types of stain removal and the others focus on glue removal. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Depends on the table and the type of glue.

If the glue is water based it will wash off with warm water - try this first.

If that doesn't work try a mild solvent or a bit of strong alcohol (preferably colorless alcohol such as gin, vodka, ouzo etc).

Next try heating the glue with a hair-drier to soften it, you may find that if you use a solvent or alcohol at this point it will come off. You could try a stronger solvent such as paint thinner or nail varnish remover.

If the table is untreated or only treated with with linseed oil or woodstain then you can try scraping the glue off with a paint scraper or a sharp knife - this may mean you have to retreat part of the table.

If there's still no luck try something like acetone, it will dissolve pretty much any glue but may stain untreated woodwork and may dissolve any varnish.

If all the above fail it's probably a case of sanding it off, this will damage the table top and if it's varnished or polished you'll have to revarnish or repolish the table.

Failing all eese, get a tablecloth or hide it under a mat.

Answer 3

is the glue dry and what kind of glue is it? there are lots of ways but some can be costly.

Answer 4

glue remover

Answer 5

MAYBE THIS SITE COULD HELP
ALL KINDS OF CLEANING TIPS!!!

http://cleaning.lifetips.com/faq/28539/0/how-do-i-remove-stains/index.html

Answer 6

What kind of glue?

Answer 7

sometimes the right touch with a sharp scraper or chisel will pop it up.......then use fine grit sand paper for what little is left........then just use matching stain or varnish to touch up the spot

Answer 8

So sad
Better use a thinner
GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

just sand it till it is down to the wood again.