Have a long steel handicap ramp that had out door carpet on it. Carpet got in poor shape so removed it. Left with the adhesive that is thick and hard from being in the sun. Replacing carpet have gotten out of sight in cost so plan on painting ramp with non slip paint which some brands costing almost $200 gallon. But got to get rid of adhesive. Pressure washer didn't work and scraper didn't do any good. Hate to spend $70 or $80 on solvent with reviews showing mixed results. Anyone know of a good way of removing this stuff or a good solvent that will work.
removing carpet adhesive
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Apply some heat, and scrape. If a heat gun doesn't work maybe a brief exposure to a propane torch. That might persuade it to let go.
Gasoline $3 gallon worth a try. Not approved by OSHA!
Try a short section. Two or three feet is enough for a test.
Moisten some very low value heavy fabric with gasoline.
Place on the adhesive.
Cover with contractor grade plastic.
Wait quite a long time.
See if the adhesive has softened so that it can be scrapped off.
OSHA does NOT approve of this method.
Bekeart
Try a short section. Two or three feet is enough for a test.
Moisten some very low value heavy fabric with gasoline.
Place on the adhesive.
Cover with contractor grade plastic.
Wait quite a long time.
See if the adhesive has softened so that it can be scrapped off.
OSHA does NOT approve of this method.
Bekeart
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Sandblasting should do the trick.
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Sounds like an idea. The ramp floor is 133 sq feet but I have lots time and I also have a heat gun.
Once you get the adhesive off, I wouldn't bother with anti slip paint. Unless it's came a long ways since I did my garage floor in it.
Around 10 years ago I put anti slip tape on my dad's wood dock, and on the aluminum seat he always steeped on to get in his boat. It was still holding up fine when he died in 2021.
Something like this. They have large stripes too.
[ame]https://www.amazon.com/TapePlus-Waterproof-Outdoor-Perfect-Traction/dp/B0C923Q5VC/ref=asc_df_B0C923Q5VC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15361341031271292324&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015160&hvtargid=pla-2281435183418&psc=1&mcid=4289258e6a253444b502b26530ab29be&hvocijid=15361341031271292324-B0C923Q5VC-&hvexpln=73[/ame]
[ame]https://www.amazon.com/LifeGrip-Traction-Reflective-Friction-Abrasive/dp/B07XL5RZH3/ref=asc_df_B07XL5RZH3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15361341031271292324&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015160&hvtargid=pla-2281435183658&mcid=cb8f9dc9de2a3a958475a444c3671c98&hvocijid=15361341031271292324-B07XL5RZH3-&hvexpln=73&th=1[/ame]
Around 10 years ago I put anti slip tape on my dad's wood dock, and on the aluminum seat he always steeped on to get in his boat. It was still holding up fine when he died in 2021.
Something like this. They have large stripes too.
[ame]https://www.amazon.com/TapePlus-Waterproof-Outdoor-Perfect-Traction/dp/B0C923Q5VC/ref=asc_df_B0C923Q5VC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15361341031271292324&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015160&hvtargid=pla-2281435183418&psc=1&mcid=4289258e6a253444b502b26530ab29be&hvocijid=15361341031271292324-B0C923Q5VC-&hvexpln=73[/ame]
[ame]https://www.amazon.com/LifeGrip-Traction-Reflective-Friction-Abrasive/dp/B07XL5RZH3/ref=asc_df_B07XL5RZH3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15361341031271292324&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015160&hvtargid=pla-2281435183658&mcid=cb8f9dc9de2a3a958475a444c3671c98&hvocijid=15361341031271292324-B07XL5RZH3-&hvexpln=73&th=1[/ame]
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Can you find out what the adhesive is .. as in what was used?
DWalt
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Might try using thick paint remover on the dried adhesive. Safer than gasoline.
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Yes, I usually do this and while I'm waiting have a smoke.
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Wally world brake cleaner will take “ ugly off wicked witch of the West”. Couple bucks a can but have not found anything it wont remove. Only use Outside in the open as has several serious bad chemicals.
Removing Rubber Adhesive
Goo Gone,
Or WD-40??
Bill
Goo Gone,
Or WD-40??
Bill
CAJUNLAWYER
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The old ways are sometimes the best little Padawan. One thing however, lay off the Marlboros whilst doing this method
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Do rental stores still have floor stripping machines? I remember they looked like buffers and you could get abrasive pads that would take the finish off hardwood floors so you could refinish them? That may be an option since you are going to paint it.
I was thinking a Metabo hand grinder with the cup brush and lots of face masks. But the lazy kicked in and I decided I would paint or whatever right over it since it’s on there so good. I’m not sure what you’re dealing with but I put this stuff on my deck rails called Deck Correct that smoothed over the wood rails like a layer of thin concrete. Covered up the splinters for a couple years. It would probably adhere to aluminum too. No slip.
