removing glue or ahesive

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by gason, Mar 18, 2015.

  1. gason

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    Hi all I put a sticky plank system down years ago on top of an existing vinyl tiles , I removed it today to replace , The problem I have is there is a load of sticky glue left on the existing vinyl, Help how can I remove it please , It was like a comedy sketch with both feet getting stuck to the floor
     
  2. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    Take the existing tiles up...
     
  3. gason

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    I have a perfect floor to go onto if I can clear the glue, I dont want to make more work for myself
     
  4. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    just put the new ones straight down if it's still sticky it'll save you on the adhesive again....
     
  5. merit

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    I know how you feel. I tried fitting a felt back carpet in a room covered in that glue and I was in tears....it was the funniest think watching my mate trying to walk around in it whilst pulling out a carpet and I couldn't get my feet off the floor at one point
     
  6. gason

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    Ha Ha I can barely walk on it its that sticky, I want to remove the glue first and check its all perfectly clean and clear so I can stick something else down
     
  7. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    I can't imagine anything getting that glue off unless it's a strong solvent?
     
  8. gason

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    my feet were nearly coming out of my shoes I kid you not , Doesnt help when I had a blowtorch in my hand also
     
  9. gason

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    I was thinking of using petrol or white spirits might work
     
  10. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    Hopefully not with the blow torch?
     
  11. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    Lol, I remember the case of the f60, the staircase, and the cigarette !
     
  12. gason

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    Your not being helpful are you:D
     
  13. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    Lol.. I think we all know the answer to your question..
     
  14. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    No sorry, dont think I would be using petrol inside though. I have seen bad things happen, in similar circumstances, as above.

    Best uplift the lot, and start again.
     
  15. gason

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    my shoes were sticking to the concrete in the hall , noticed when I got home picked up a fag butt and some other rubbish also:eek:
     
  16. Neilydun

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    Any pound coins ?
     
  17. gason

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    if I cannot use white spirits I might have to revert to a hairdryer and big scrapper
     
  18. Neilydun

    Neilydun Well-Known Member

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    Wait until you have uplifted it all, then wash your hair, saves on multitasking
     
  19. pf flooring

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    to lose the tackiness whilst uplifting it or if you really want to leave it down, sweep dust onto it, cheap bag of cement/tile addy etc and a dust mask, sweep it on all over then sweep up what hasn't stuck then hoover, no more tacki floor.

    On a side note anyone know what they put in that addy they use on them self adhesive tiles as it is ridiculously strong!
     
  20. gason

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    Top Man pf great suggestion I had visions of it being a nightmare
     

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