How to Remove Adhesive from a Hardwood Floor
Bring a pot of water to a boil.. Soak towels in the hot water.. Place the wet towels on the floor.
Steps
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Soak towels in the hot water.
Soak towels in the hot water.
Place the wet towels on the floor.
Place the wet towels on the floor.
Leave towels in place.
Leave towels in place.
Scrape any stubborn adhesive off with a floor scraper.
Scrape any stubborn adhesive off with a floor scraper.
Locate a heat gun.
Locate a heat gun.
Apply heat to the adhesive.
Apply heat to the adhesive.
Wipe the area with a dry towel.
Wipe the area with a dry towel.
Use a scraper to lift any leftover residue.
Use a scraper to lift any leftover residue.
Purchase a commercial glue/adhesive remover.
Purchase a commercial glue/adhesive remover.
Wear gloves, protective eyewear, and a mask.
Wear gloves, protective eyewear, and a mask.
Test the adhesive remover.
Test the adhesive remover.
Pour a small amount of adhesive remover onto a damp sponge.
Pour a small amount of adhesive remover onto a damp sponge.
Give it some time.
Give it some time.
Use a scraper to remove any residue.
Use a scraper to remove any residue.
Gather supplies.
Gather supplies.
Put on your gloves and protective eyewear.
Put on your gloves and protective eyewear.
Place your ½ lb block of dry ice on a metal cookie sheet or tray.
Place your ½ lb block of dry ice on a metal cookie sheet or tray.
Place the tray directly on top of the adhesive and allow it to sit for 1 minute.
Place the tray directly on top of the adhesive and allow it to sit for 1 minute.
Remove the tray and use a scraper to lift off the cracked pieces of adhesive.
Remove the tray and use a scraper to lift off the cracked pieces of adhesive.
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