I am removing some peel and stick vinyl floor squares that have been on the floor for a long time. I am getting them off very easily with a heat gun. BUT! How to get the stickiness of the floor. It's terrible. Does anyone have any solutions?
2007-01-21 08:48:19 · 7 answers · asked by That 70's girl 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Check with your local home remodeling store (i.e. Home depot). There are solvents that are made especially for removing the glue from peel and stick tiles.
2007-01-21 08:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news.....BUT...depending on how old this vinyl tile is that we are talking about, it could very well have been made with asbestos, and you removing it was a definite health hazard!!!
But to get to your original question...there is solvent made for that type of removal. You'll need some muscle and a floor scraper though, cause it won't just dissolve and go away, it will have to be scraped off and removed altogether. Not much fun really....
I assume this is on concrete, right?
2007-01-22 00:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by luv2roq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can remove it fairly easily with acetone...FIRE DANGER...
Make sure if you use it that it is well ventilated and away from where you can get a static shock or a furnace lighting or a cigarette or anything like that... You can also use paint remover but that is also as flammable as straight acetone... The paint remover might be a little easier because a lot of them come in a gel and is easy to pick up with a putty knife and finish with
rags or paper towels.... If you are in a bathroom, you can close the door and open the window and place a fan in the opening blowing out... good luck be safe!
2007-01-21 16:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by AAed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what's under it. You can try and get a scraper and scrape it off but this will take a lot of time and muscle. If the glue is hard try renting a floor sander.
2007-01-21 16:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TOns and tons of rubbing alcohol. Hubby says Goo-Gone, but again would take a LARGE amount to do the job. You can call your local home improvement store for help too.
2007-01-21 16:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is going to be a big job for you, but you can do it. Adhesive floor remover, scape it off, clean it good.
2007-01-21 16:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i have a answer to that question, call a Carpenter! aren't i smart!
2007-01-21 16:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by oooo baby! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋