Adhesive Remover

Floor Adhesive Remover - Choose The Right One For The Best Results

In this day and age most people enjoy redecorating their homes. One part of this process is re-flooring. It is a lot of fun to plan and shop around for new flooring. However, before you can start the process you need to think about stripping off the old flooring which could be vinyl tiles, carpet, laminates, etc. This can be a very messy project if not undertaken properly. And can even ruin the new flooring. Earlier this process involved heating the old glue with a gun and then removing it while it is hot. But today, with the development of floor adhesive removers, this task is much easier and quicker.

You can use hot water on small sections of the floor and then scrape the adhesive off with a floor removal razor scraper or you could use a steamer. But there are some great new products that get the job well done.

Krud Kutter Floor Adhesive Remover – It has a water based formula which allows for longer active time compared to solvent based products. This item is non-toxic and ecologically safe. Being highly concentrated it releases minimal fumes and odors. It removes one part polyurethane, acrylic, mastic, latex, carpet seam sealer and ESD conductive acrylic adhesives from concrete and other substrates. This product is suitable for removing wood and vinyl flooring, tile, linoleum, carpet and laminate. Once the old flooring is removed the surface must be free of dirt, grime, floor wax, heel marks and grease and this remover is perfect for achieving this. It has a low VOC rating and no hazardous fume.

Sentinel 747 Plus Adhesive Remover – This powerful, biodegradable formula is ideal for safely and effectively removing sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, wood flooring and indoor and outdoor carpeting. As awareness increases we all know the importance of an environmentally friendly, low odor product which does the job without the use of acetone, methylene chloride, toluene and other harmful agents. It can be used to remove a variety of adhesives (even old hardened ones) from existing floors, prepare the surface properly before installing new flooring and even for clean up after the new flooring has been laid.
 
Look around and you will find several more options. Choose the one that works best for you but make sure to follow all the instructions carefully. New flooring is not cheap and you do not want to mess it up.