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Removing Contact Adhesive.

hopalong_ie · 2007-08-02 06:14:22

Hi, Does anyone know the best way to remove the contact adhesive used to fix cork tiles down, or it ok to tile over it, i have removed my tiles and scraped teh floor but the adhesive still remains although it is quite hard now. Any advise as to wether i can lay self leveling compound or tile adhisive over it and if not how…

02-08-2007 06:14AM

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hopalong_ie

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Hi,

Does anyone know the best way to remove the contact adhesive used to fix cork tiles down, or it ok to tile over it, i have removed my tiles and scraped teh floor but the adhesive still remains although it is quite hard now. Any advise as to wether i can lay self leveling compound or tile adhisive over it and if not how to remove it.

Thanks

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#2 02-08-2007 04:16PM

bakerbhoy

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Try some nail varnish remover on a spot. If it softens/disolves it get acetone from the pharmacy and you can scrap it off. Beware it is highly flamable and use solvent proof mask and ventilation when using.

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