How to Remove Vinyl Adhesive from Concrete
Vinyl adhesive is required to install plastic flooring onto a foundation. Tiles, linoleum, and other forms of vinyl flooring are commonly placed atop a concrete floor. It provides a solid, stable walking surface that can be cleaned and used again when the flooring needs replacing. When removing existing vinyl flooring from a concrete surface, you are likely to encounter old adhesive residue, which can be removed with an effective solvent. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Pot
- Water
- Long-handled scraper
- Adhesive remover
- Push broom
- Trash bags
- Mop
- Detergent
- Electric fan
Instructions
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Boil some water in a small pot. Bring it to the concrete floor and pour it slowly over the adhesive residue. Soak only a manageable section to begin, leaving it to set for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Scrape the majority of the vinyl adhesive with a long-handled scraper. The tool minimizes the need to strain or crouch, easing the removal process.
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Apply adhesive remover to the rest of the vinyl adhesive, following the instructions on the label. Allow the solvent to take effect for the recommended waiting period.
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Scrape the remaining adhesive once it has been dissolved and softened. Loosen it from the concrete with the long-handled scraper.
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Sweep aside the remains with a push broom and dispose of them in a trash bag. Mop the concrete with a household detergent or soapy solution. Allow the surface to air-dry or place an electric fan in the room to help the process along
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Tips & Warnings
Ventilate the worksite and protect your hands with a pair of latex gloves.
References
- Photo Credit Сement floor, great for backgrounds and textures image by Andris Daugovich from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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We used a product called 'De-Solv-it' orange based glue softner, wow this worked fantastic. we ripped up the vynal flooring, leaving behind a paper/cardboard residue, soaked it with De-Solv-it, wait 5-10 min then scrape back with a paint scraper. this was on concrete floor, but it should work on wood as well. Nice Smell........ and not dangerous.
