Remove old carpet adhesive from wood

[CobaltHayabusa]

Hi

What is the best way to remove old carpet adhesive from a wooden floor. The carpet adhesive was put down around 25 years ago so it is set preety hard. It is still slightly rubbery so I think ita a contact adhesive.

Any help appreciated

Chris

[Rob Graham]

A solvent that seems to shift most things is cellulose thinners. Don't buy a 500ml can from Halfords for about £6. Get a 5 litre can from a motor factor for around a tenner. Then you'll have a supply of this most useful fluid for ages.

Can't guarantee that it'll shift the adhesive, tho'!

Rob Graham

[busacustom]

Hi Rob

Sounds worth a try and the thinner will come in handy for degreasing.

Thanks

Chris

[Kate Morgan]

I used a hot air thingy to do the job, you have to be very careful not to burn the wood but I was sanding the floor so it didn't matter too much

kate

[busacustom]

Sounds good Thanks chris

[Andrew Gabriel]

Use a straight-edged garden spade as a large scraper.

[busacustom]

Thanks for all the suggestions C