Ripping carpets from wooden floors can be an overwhelming task especially if the adhesive used is refusing to bulge or taking of the splinter of your precious hardwood floors as it comes off. Luckily there are a number of ways you can use to remove carpet glue from wooden floors.
How to remove carpet glue from a wooden floor
One of the most common ways to do so is to use carpet adhesive remover. but the chances of discoloring the wood are higher as compared to using other glue removal methods. The key is to ensure you use the right product for the type of adhesive used on your wooden floors.
You can also use other solvents to dissolve the glue such as denatured alcohol and paint remover, vegetable oil, and WD-40. But only resort to these options as the last option as they tend to be trickier to use and may cause damage to your hardwood floors.
Another method you can use to get adhesive off wood floors is using dry ice. Place the dry ice on a metal tray and glide it over the glue to flash freeze it. Then scrape it off using a paint scraper.
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Will vinegar remove carpet glue from wood?
Yes. It is the most effective way of removing carpet glue from a hardwood floor naturally. It also removes odors that may have accumulated over the years from the wood. But it is not as effective as commercially made glue strippers.
And as such, you need to remove most of it first before going in with the vinegar solution to strip off the glue. You can do this by scraping most of the adhesive off using a paint scraper after soaking the glue with warm water.
Next, you need to mix the vinegar with hot water and apply it to the adhesive. Once it has soaked in for a few minutes, the glue will start to dissolve. You can then use a soft-bristled brush to remove the glue. Wipe dry the wood using dry towels to prevent it from warping as it dries.
Finally, after you remove the carpet glue from wood no matter the method used, make sure you sand the hardwood planks or parquets and refinish them. This will protect them from getting stained.