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Carpet Glue Removal

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XRogerX

10-26-2006 19:55:23




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Hey guys, just a quick question, does anyone know of a good solution for removing old carpet glue from a concrete floor? I don't know how old the carpet was whne we pulled it, but a lot of thin black foam was stuck to the concrete. We scraped the foam up, but there is still residual glue left, which is very old and hard. I tried a small can of Goof Off, but it didn't budge it. I'm a bit leery to try anything too flammable, as there is a gas furnace and water heater on the same floor. Thanks.

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CBBC

10-28-2006 20:30:41




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
I just did the carpet glue scrape and paint with grey floor enamal paint.

Home Depot had a floor glue remover ( in the paint isle). Even the flooring guys didn't know what to use.

This stuff was citrus based and I don't believe it was flamable. Worked alot better than just scraping. Poured on and mopped around. Let sit for 5 minutes, then start scraping.

Clean up after was with water and mop. Let dry for 24 + hours. Paint stuck well.

I don't know what it was called off hand. I'll be back at my farm tomorrow so I'll check then.

Grant.

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XRogerX

10-28-2006 15:12:08




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
Thanks guys. I figured that acetone was about the only thing to cut it, so it looks like it will be scraping and sanding. My friend is simply painting the concrete over with high quality grey paint and would like to get the light trowel marks out.



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rgvtx

10-27-2006 16:20:35




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
Best tool is a floor scraper. You can also rent them that are electric. Once you get the worst of it off you can finish the job with an orbital floor sander which can be rented also. Either a 15 inch or a 20 inch, the larger is heavier and gets the job done faster. Use a 16 or 20 grit paper. Smaller the number the more abrasive it is. Don't just try the sand it off without scraping first, the old glue heats up and clogs the paper quickly and the paper is expensive.
You didn't say what your plans were after the removal, that could make a big difference in your plan of attack.
Putting down more carpet? Just scrape the old glue. No need to sand.
Putting down laminate? Just scrape the old glue. No need to sand in most instances.
Putting down linoleum or VCT tile? Scrape and sand.
Putting down concrete paint? Scrape and sand.
Putting down concrete stain? Scrape, sand and pray. Many times the glue that is left in the pores of the concrete will not accept the stain so all the old glue lines will show right back up.
Also remember that any chemicals you use to remove the glue must be promptly removed and may still cause future problems. Since concrete is porous it soaks it up and you don't get it removed. You try to put down new glue and it won't bond because the old removal chemical is still there. Same with the paint or stain. I would never recommend the chemicals if you can avoid them, not to mention the fire and respiratory hazards.

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Stumpalump

10-27-2006 12:20:31




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
I took my hand grinder and put an edge on my flat blade shovel. I did the same thing on a 3 inch chisle for the tough spots. I remember being sore the next day from ramming the shovel so go easy.



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Red Dave

10-27-2006 11:01:32




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
Just had the carpet in my office replaced this week. Concrete floor with carpet glued on it.

Had the job done by professional carpet people, and they took the old glue off the floor with hand scrapers and a floor sander. I'm glad I didn't do it myself, it was a dirty, noisy job. Took them the best part of a day to do about 700 square feet.



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jpuleo

10-27-2006 08:48:38




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
I had the same problem, someone said a floor sander. I just the heck with it and put tile over the glue. Cost me about 65cents a sq ft.



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OLD CARPET GUY

10-27-2006 06:14:12




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
Try letting some hot water sit on it a while. Some carpet glues are water soluble and this will soften it. Other wise wait till warmer weather and use something flammable. We usually use a razor blade scraper for like wall paper that has a nice edge and scrape 90-95% off first. Flip scraper over frequently to keep it sharp and wearing evenly.

Good luck! I sure dont miss doing what your about to do.

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jeffcat

10-26-2006 20:12:25




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 Re: Carpet Glue Removal in reply to XRogerX, 10-26-2006 19:55:23  
As soon as you said water heater and furnace in the same sentence. HOOOOBOY. Real old glue that is tan would be plyobond or weldwood contact cement. Both are cut with ---. Lowes and paint stores have it. They know what it is but I will not tell you. TOOOO much kabooom factor involved. Try a heat gun fist. "Giant hair dryer" Marine paint stripper has the same solvent in it. Anyway you look at it you are in for some real fun. Wait till summer when you can have every window open and some BIG fans blowin out the air. Disclaimer..... .....This is only my two cents and as they say "kids don't try this at home". Jeffcat

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