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Re: Removing Carpet Adhesive or Liquid Nails from Tile

From: jkbj2599@hotmail.com
Category: Kitchen
Remote Name: 70.98.170.97
Date: 20 Mar 2006
Time: 07:50 PM

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Question: I just bought a house and the old owners glued down the carpet with liquid nails or other adhesive. When I removed the carpet, some tiles look clean while others still have adhesive on the surface. Can I remove the adhesive and still save the tiles? They're very pretty. What product do I use? Thank You.

Builders Websource® Response: Chances are the carpeting was installed with an adhesive designed for this purpose. Please refer to similar answers to adhesive removal on our site at:

Removing Vinyl Adhesive Glue from Hardwood Floors

Carpet Square Adhesive Removal Hints

Apply the adhesive remover in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and wipe the surface clean to restore the original tile surface.

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