Removed 50's plastic tile does all glue left need removed to retile

Tl
by Tl
  4 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Oct 04, 2017

    Yes the tiles will not adhere correctly

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Oct 04, 2017

    Here's an article that might help:

    http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-plastic-tile-glue-grout-33303.html


    Since your tiles are already removed, start with step 2. You'll need a hair dryer, some adhesive removing solvent (try your hardware store) and a scrubbie..

    Good luck, I hope it comes out perfect so you can move forward with this project.

  • Susan Susan on Oct 04, 2017

    Probably get as much off as you can so the different adhesive doesn't have a reaction with the old. They do make sanding wheels that remove paint that you use in a drill that might work.

  • Smb228 Smb228 on Oct 05, 2017

    I have never seen anyone else with this tile. We removed ours several years ago. We removed all the adhesive with a heat gun. It took a while but it enabled us to start with a clean slate.