Removing adhesive
 

I'm in the process of removing some expanded polystyrene coving.
Unfortunately, the large blobs of adhesive which held it to the ceiling
are staying with the ceiling rather than the coving. It looks very much
like Evostik (though I thought that didn't stick polystyrene) and isn't
wanting to move.

Anyone got any thoughts on a solution (pun intended!)?

TIA

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F

Removing adhesive
 

"F" news@nowhere wrote in message
o.uk...
I'm in the process of removing some expanded polystyrene coving.
Unfortunately, the large blobs of adhesive which held it to the ceiling
are staying with the ceiling rather than the coving. It looks very much
like Evostik (though I thought that didn't stick polystyrene) and isn't
wanting to move.

Anyone got any thoughts on a solution (pun intended!)?

Angle Grinder

Removing adhesive
 

"F" news@nowhere wrote in message
o.uk...
I'm in the process of removing some expanded polystyrene coving.
Unfortunately, the large blobs of adhesive which held it to the ceiling
are staying with the ceiling rather than the coving. It looks very much
like Evostik (though I thought that didn't stick polystyrene) and isn't
wanting to move.

Anyone got any thoughts on a solution (pun intended!)?

TIA

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F

I've had 'some' success with a hot air gun and a paint scraper.

Peter

Removing adhesive
 

"F" wrote

I'm in the process of removing some expanded polystyrene coving.
Unfortunately, the large blobs of adhesive which held it to the ceiling
are staying with the ceiling rather than the coving. It looks very much
like Evostik (though I thought that didn't stick polystyrene) and isn't
wanting to move.

Anyone got any thoughts on a solution (pun intended!)?

TIA

Be a bit careful if you are using a scraper for prolongued periods overhead!
I ended up with tendonitis after a similar exercise.
Also check the base coat on the ceiling. If it's artex, it may contain
asbestos.
OK it should be the low risk stuff, but at least wear a dust mask.

Phil

Removing adhesive
 

On 28/10/2009 17:52 Peter Andrews wrote:

I've had 'some' success with a hot air gun and a paint scraper.

Worked a treat: thanks.

Just got to wait for the burns on hands and arms from falling hot
(ex)adhesive to heal!

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F