Most outdoor carpet glues are so effective that they continue to adhere to the ground even after the carpet is gone. At this point, its purpose served, it's nothing more than an eyesore that can mar the look of the floor. Removing residual carpet glue is an easy task with the right materials and a little effort. There are several proven methods that can successfully remove stubborn carpet glue. more »

Carpet glue is used primarily for flooring purposes but can sometimes be difficult to manage during projects and repairs. When excess carpet glue has stained drywall, it is important to use the proper materials to remove it. Though highly effective on strong adhesives, harsh chemicals like acetone may damage a painted drywall surface. Fortunately an alternative solution is available to safely removing carpet glue from drywall. more »

You are pulling up the old, dirty carpet from your basement's game room. The task has been easy so far, but now you are left with carpet glue on the flooring. You want to remove the carpet glue without damaging the floor. Using a commercial glue remover is out of the question. You are stumped on what to use. There is a natural solution you can use to remove the carpet glue --- white vinegar. more »

Typically when you lay carpet on the floor, you either use nails or carpet glue. Although nails are free from messes, they are far more labor intensive. If you have used carpet glue, you may find it easy to smear the glue onto nearby objects, including wooden staircases. It isn't as easy to take up, however, as it is to use, but consider a way you can remove the carpet glue from the wood without too much effort. more »

If you have ever pulled up an old section of carpet that was glued to the floor tiles below, you know the sick feeling when you see that old yellow glue staring up at you. Carpet glue was made to stick and almost nothing can get it off. But there is a method that will work to remove carpet glue with a moderate amount of effort leaving your floors tiles clean again. more »

Outdoor carpet glue does a great job of adhering to concrete; even when you no longer want it to. It can be so unsightly once the outdoor carpet is removed that one may begin to wonder if covering it back up is a good idea. Outdoor carpet glue may be stubborn, but it isn't impervious to everything. There are several known ways to get rid of stubborn concrete glue. more »

Once there is no longer a need for the indoor-outdoor carpet, there is no longer a need for the indoor-outdoor carpet glue. These adhesive remnants leave an unsightly reminder that carpet was once there and now isn't, and can mar the aesthetics of any area it occupies. Fortunately, there are several proven methods that can eliminate any trace of carpet glue, and it's easier than you think. more »

Carpet glue is meant to secure your carpets to a hardwood floor for years, so it's easy to see why removing it completely when the need arises can sometimes be difficult. There are several commercial adhesive removers on the market that can do a satisfactory job of removing the glue, but if for some reason you haven't any of the retail removal agents on hand, there are a few home remedies that may prove successful. more »

If you own a house or apartment, putting down new carpet is something you need to tackle eventually. When the carpet backing is laid with the carpet glue on the cement, it can be very difficult to remove especially if the same carpet has been in place for several years. Once the carpet is removed, the carpet backing has strips of glue that remain on the concrete. This glue can become extremely hardened over a long period. more »