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Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
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08-25-2008, 05:03 PM
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Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
How can I remove stuck down carpet padding from a hardwood floor?
(its not rubber,but foam) Lots of scraping results in little removal,is there some chemical I could use as I have tried goof-off,oops ,snake oil ,  ect to no avail
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08-25-2008, 05:19 PM
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Trade: Flooring
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
Nothing is going to magically remove it. A scraper and some elbow grease is your best option
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08-26-2008, 05:31 PM
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Flooring Installer
Trade: flooring
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Missouri
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
Sometimes a scraper will work better if you dull the blade a little. A sharp blade tends to dig in the wood, instead of scraping off the foam.
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08-26-2008, 09:15 PM
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
How much do you have to remove and what color is it?
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08-26-2008, 10:26 PM
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Trade: Certified Floorcovering Failure Investigator
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
A drum sander, and a real big guy to run it, maybe two guys.
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08-28-2008, 11:06 AM
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet PaddingQuote:
There is a product called Detach made by Parabond that you should be able to use. |
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08-28-2008, 03:39 PM
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
Ahh, better living , by chemicals.
Im buzzed already |
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08-28-2008, 05:08 PM
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
What's your new floorcovering going to be? I don't think I would be using Detach on wood. Hell you'll never get rid of that disgusting odor if it soaks into cracks and woodgrain.
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08-28-2008, 07:23 PM
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Think what is going to detach, when it gets finish applied!!!!! Never use chemicals, unless your able to flood the place with water, more then once. Chemical residue is a bond breaker, that will haunt you, big time!
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12-05-2008, 08:39 PM
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Trade: remodeling and painting
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
What is the best way to remove vinyl adhesive on a hardwood floor?
I assume the same as the stuck carpet padding; scrape and sand. |
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12-05-2008, 08:40 PM
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Trade: Sales Manager
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
Bostiks best has an adhesive remover safe for hardwood flooring. I have used it.
Very nice-
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12-05-2008, 09:06 PM
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Trade: remodeling and painting
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
Florcraft, Thankyou for the info. If I have a problem getting my hands on some Bostiks.
Ill know who to ask. |
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12-07-2008, 02:59 PM
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Flooring Guru
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
I found it at Lowes
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12-12-2008, 01:16 AM
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Trade: Painting, flooring
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Re: Removing Stuck Down Carpet Padding
I had a small patch of mastic I didn't want to sand (potentially asbestos). The flooring company had a specialized stripper by the five gallon. He suggested I try laquer thinner. Worked great and evaporated fast. Sanded the next day and refinished no problems.
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