Removing Vinyl Glue From Concrete Floor

Finally wipe up any loose adhesive bits with an absorbent cloth.

Removing vinyl glue from concrete floor.

So removing this glue from the floor you need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften the glue. It s a tough cookie and it only gets tougher with age. Now you are all set. If removal is more difficult use a heat gun to soften the adhesive.

Another method of removing glue from concrete that is often successful begins by boiling a large pot of water. Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper. Keep a small trash can next to you while you are scraping to make cleanup a cinch. With vinyl the answer is fire or heat if you will.

Cut and pull up the vinyl in narrow strips to reveal the glue. After the adhesive has been successfully cleared away it s time to wash the concrete. You can aim a blow gun at the vinyl or put it under several layers of paper and pass an iron over. Additional tips for specific adhesives.

Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor. Scrape the remaining glue with a floor scraper or pry bar. You can use a commercial adhesive stripper or use acetone to soften and remove the glue as well as an electric hand sander for tough to remove spots. Thus you can easily sweep away the glue.

If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue. The easy way to remove linoleum adhesive from a concrete floor. Scrape the glue and adhesive remover from the floor with a paint scraper. Heat will soften vinyl enough for you to have a go at it with a putty knife.

However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult. The adhesive stripper will soften the glue and make it water soluble. Remember what we said about vinyl adhesive. The glue should easily come off the floor if allowed to sit on the adhesive long enough.

After the water reaches the boiling point pour it on the glue and let it sit for a few minutes before it has a chance to cool. Removing the glue from floors after a tile removal. When tile is removed it is frequently a two part process.