What could I use to remove the sticky adhesive from the back of an old carpet pad? Hardwood floors underneath
The adhesive is stuck on the hardwood floors…
YOu didn;t say how many square feet of flooring is involved. For a small amount, the methods others have posted would be OK.
For say 120SF, you can buy acetone and have it removed. You must have very good ventilation to use this as the fumes build up. I just completed 5000SF of flooring that way last month. We tried many different products and that ended up working the best.
Lots of rags and acetone was the best for us.
You’ll still need to refinish the wood floor no matter how you remove it… It will be a mess. But refinishing is pretty easy. We did it ourselves.
Good luck.
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