How do you get the rubber backing off a laminated floor?

Dld28885763
by Dld28885763
I put a throw rug in front of my kitchen sink and now the rubber is stuck to my floor. I heard that if you put hot towels on it, it would scrape right off...not!!

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  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Oct 13, 2017

    Here's an article that will help. It doesn't give a specific product but I would suggest something Goo Gone or WD-40. I would just be careful how I used it. I wouldn't apply a lot until I knew it wouldn't be a problem. If you have extra laminate, test it on that or maybe under a fridge where it won't show. Just to be sure.



    Good Luck.


    http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-dried-latex-backing-floor-38307.html

    • Teri Teri on Oct 22, 2017

      I would use a hair dryer first and slowly pull it up as you heat it. I did this to my granddaughters rug in her room which was stuck to the floor.

      Then I used some goo gone to get the last of the residue off. Good luck

  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Oct 13, 2017

    I would be careful what you put on the floor. Call the manufacturer, and ask them, or call a flooring store for their help

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Oct 13, 2017

    Try WD=40 or Washing Up liquid soap to try to release.........

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Oct 13, 2017

    I would try dabbing the glue with white vinegar and water 50/50

  • Roxaneg Roxaneg on Oct 13, 2017

    If the GooGone or WD-40 doesn't work, try warm soapy water or baby oil on the rubber. Most laminates can handle a little bit of scrubbing with something like a Scotch-brite pad, but check on a scrap or an inconspicuous spot.

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Oct 22, 2017

    Didlovehorsers, Teri's answer came to me instead of to you - so I copied and pasted it here so it will come to your email box. :)



     TeriShelton, CT 5 hours ago I would use a hair dryer first and slowly pull it up as you heat it. I did this to my granddaughters rug in her room which was stuck to the floor.Then I used some goo gone to get the last of the residue off. Good luck0·Reply