Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

Thanks in advance,
Tim

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Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

You mean besides a scraper and heat gun?

Paint thinner, maybe, but make sure the area is well-ventilated, no sources of
ignition present, etc etc.

I'd still go with the scraper and heat gun.

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SCOTT wrote:
Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

Thanks in advance,
Tim



Why do you need to remove it?

"G Henslee" wrote in message
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SCOTT wrote:
Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

Thanks in advance,
Tim



Why do you need to remove it?

my thoughts exactly..

randy

"G Henslee" wrote in message
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SCOTT wrote:
Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

Thanks in advance,
Tim



Why do you need to remove it?

To install new??????????? Are you saying I don't need to remove the sticky
leftover residue before installing new vinyl?

Thanks,
Tim

SCOTT wrote:
"G Henslee" wrote in message
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SCOTT wrote:

Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

Thanks in advance,
Tim



Why do you need to remove it?


To install new??????????? Are you saying I don't need to remove the sticky
leftover residue before installing new vinyl?

Thanks,
Tim



I'm saying I wouldn't. I can't speak for you. I would use an embossing
leveler. Google it.

HD carries a product that can be used to remove it. It's think, and nasty,
but it works fairly well. Also, you can rent a machine that does the same
thing. Go to HD and they should be able to help.
"SCOTT" wrote in message
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Our bathroom had square vinyl tiles. I have been removing them with a
scraper and heat gun. What will remove the glue residue?

Thanks in advance,
Tim

To remove old vinyl tiles you need the patience of a saint and
Herculean strength. It is, I believe, one of the worst jobs on the
planet! A good floor scraper is a must, but even these do take a lot of
muscle. A hot air gun, applied gently to the adhesive, will loosen it
and allow it to be scraped up as well.

I have a VERY good friend whose dad is in the floor business. He let
me borrow a tool. It had a razor sharp blade, about 10 inches wide and
a 4 -5 foot handle. It was HARD work, but it stripped off the stuff.
I wouldn't want to do a huge floor, but it worked for me. Certainly
took off the big chunks.

I've heard of the self leveling goop, but I didn't want the mess. I'd
rather put in the elbow grease. Heat gun and scraper also work, but
very slow.

The new floor looks great!! I put sheet vinyl over it.

You might visit a rental store and see if they rent the scraper tool.
It was not a power tool, so I doubt it would be too expensive to rent.
375s on this page:
http://www.tiletool.net/Floor_Scrapers.asp

Not that expensive...maybe buy one and let your neighbor borrow it?
But don't offer to help!!!!!!!!

Just a suggestion....