2007-05-15 08:47:22 · 5 answers · asked by Deborah S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
pull it up then scrape up the glue, gonna be aggrivating
2007-05-15 08:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubber cement not construction adhesive? If the contact cement was spread evenly, you're going to need a lot of elbow grease, sorry to say.
Use a long handles pry bar, that will make prying a bit easier on your back, but it is still going to be a lot of work.
Now, if you have a couple of pieces in a hard to reach location, you can squirt a little acetone under the plank, as you are prying up on it, to help break the glue bond. But do NOT try to use acetone to remove the whole floor -- That would be too dangerous. Acetone is highly flammable. It can be safely used, if you take precautions, on a spot or two, but again, do NOT try to use it to take up the whole floor.
Good Luck
2007-05-15 09:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to use a crowbar type tool to remove it. Any leftover rubber cement has to be scraped off the floor with a special tool. I can't think of the name of the tool but it has a flat surface & is attached to a long handle. If you ask at Lowes or Home Depot, someone in the flooring department can assist you. Good luck!!!
2007-05-15 09:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two ways, one is a heat gun then pry up the strip. second is a large chisel, tap in under the strip and pry up. you going to have to clean the floor surface also. it's all handwork, but it sure gets your arm and shoulder muscle strong. i can lift 100 pounds with my right hand now. watch out arnie! LOL
2007-05-15 08:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With great difficulty.
2007-05-15 08:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋