It's the type of glue used to install panelling on walls
2007-01-29 13:05:49 · 7 answers · asked by Shark 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I've run into this question before, I work in a Home Depot type of store. It depends on the material of the tub and the walls. If you used a bath board made of MDF board (not a wise choice), you can get some Oops or other similar adhesive remover. It's easier of you get a hair dryer and heat up the glue first, this will make it easier to let go. Once you have it heated up, use a straight razor and the Oops. You just need a small bit to get the razor going and some every now and then to make sure it doesn't stick. It'll take a while to do, but eventually it will come off. Then you can soak a rag with the Ooops and remove the residue, but be careful as it can take the finish off, just use it sparingly and rub lightly.
If you used a plastic/fiberglass tub surround, then things get tricky. You can use the Oops (or other remover), but I will warn you, almost anything that will remove adhesives will melt plastic. It would probably be safer to use that hair dryer and the razor as the plastic/fiberglass isn't as porous as a bath board. Then you can VERY VERY lightly use the remover to take off the residue.
Depending on the type of glue you used, you may notice some discoloration as it does chemically react with the board. Hope this works, and be careful, those solvents are very noxious, make sure everything is well ventilated and take your time, you may just save yourself a lot of money if you do it right.
2007-01-29 13:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Cujoe_da_man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure I want to know why you had glue in the bathtub to begin with. But to remove it it will depend on the material of your tub. I had a similar situation with one of my daughters creative moments in an attempt to destroy her tub...yet it scraped right off as we had a porcelain finish vs. the more plastic type tub. Perhaps call your local Home Depot and get advice...or the company that manufacturers the glue. Good luck!
2007-01-29 13:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by chick33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what kind of glue...superglue is the worst to remove.....once you know what kind...call the manufacturer....they will know for sure.....reg.elmers glue try...nailpolish remover on a cotton ball.wont scratch the tub area.
2007-01-29 13:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by STARZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a little product called Goof Off... you can find it in any good paint store or Home Depot !
2007-01-29 13:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetone (nail polish remover) may work but do not get it on plastic, only enamel.
2007-01-29 14:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it the same way you get it off your fingers.
PICK IT!
2007-01-29 13:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Rayne B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scratch REAL HARD
2007-01-29 13:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋