How Do You Remove Carpet Adhesive From Tile?
Removing carpet adhesive from tile is a tedious task that can require repeated treatments before it’s successful. Very large jobs might be best left to professionals. Commercial glue-removal products work with varying degrees of success but may contain toxic chemicals. There are nontoxic ways to remove carpet adhesive from tile. Use a single-edged razor scraper on smaller areas of dried glue on ceramic tile. Wet a rag with mineral spirits, spread it on the glue and let it sit for a few minutes. Use a razor or scraper to lift the glue. Buy a commercial product like Goo Gone, Peel Away 5 or ceramic tile cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a heat gun to soften the glue and then scrape it up. Pour boiling water on the glue to soften it and then scrub it with a stiff wire brush. Spray WD40 on old glue that has turned black and hardened. The glue will emulsify and can then be scraped up. Dampen a rag with charcoal lighter fluid. Wipe the glue spots a couple of times. Let it
