Adhesives on concrete floors add an ugly look to the floors. Removing adhesive from concrete floors is a tedious and difficult task; knowing how to remove adhesive from concrete floor can help maintain the beauty of concrete floors.
What you'll need
- Chemical adhesive remover or hot water
- Floor scraper
- Tile and glue removing tool ( Optional)
- Absorbent cloth
Step 1 – Pour Hot Water
Boil water and pour on the surface to be cleaned off the adhesive. Let the hot water remain on the surface for few minutes. This will soften the adhesive and makes it supple. Chemical adhesive removers can also be used to soften the adhesive on concrete floor. Citrus based adhesive removers are commonly used to remove adhesive from concrete floors. Wait for around 30 minutes after applying adhesive removers on concrete floors.
Step 2 – Scrape the Adhesive
Scrape the softened adhesive using flooring razor scraper and dispose it. There are also tile and glue remover tools available in the market. The tile and glue remover tool has an 8-inch long blade which scraps the surface moving back and forth. Be careful not to scrape with a sharp instrument that can scratch or gouge the floor.
Step 3- Wash the Floor
After scraping the adhesive from concrete floor, wash the surface with sufficient water. Wipe ups any loose adhesive with an absorbent cloth.
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