Old floor glue black in color
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We removed vinyl flooring and tiles from a 1971 house. Now how to get the glue off. We tried a floor scrubber, not good. Then goof off and mineral spirits combo. That is a lot of elbow grease but works slowly. Tried propane heat did nothing. Want to know if anyone has a better idea?
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We did the exact project several years back. It was a nightmare! Then some friends happen to call from out of town and they were doing the same thing except they had rented the machine with blades underneath that got the job done! This thing looked like a commercial floor polisher. I don't know where they rented it because this was a Sat and they drove from Houston to let us use it. I would start calling places like Home Depot and if they don't have it ask if they know who does! Good luck!!
Joyce
on Jan 16, 2014
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Joyce is right. They rent them at tool rental centers. And it will take everything up and make quick work of it!
Sherrie
on Jan 16, 2014
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Great I will look into it
Darin Stevens
on Jan 16, 2014
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Darin, I have been in the Flooring installation industry since 1975. I would highly recommend that You download this pdf from resilient floor covering institute. http://rfci.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/recommended-work-practices.pdf As a flooring contractor, we are required to use these standards and you should too. Cut back adhesives, vinyls and tile products of that era most likely did contain Asbestos and should definitely not be chemically removed. For your own protection, you should follow the RFCI guidelines.
Signature Concrete Products
on Jan 17, 2014
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@Like Signature Concrete ProductsI hear black adhesive and I think asbestos.I have to check out this resource he/she links to, but they are right - proceed with cautious. look for a pro in your area. If you can definitively rule it out. I've had decent success with an old iron over a towel or cloth paired with a floor scraper (like this one and plan on replacing some blades - http://www.creativesafetysupply.com/8-heavy-duty-scraper/?gclid=CKP7usqMhrwCFWhnOgodiGgAcw). In some cases, it is just easier to replace the subfloor and/or depending on the new covering - you probably could just go over it. May the force be with you.
Building Moxie
on Jan 17, 2014
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