After you get the surface adhesive off you'll not be able to acid stain
so that the area that had the adhesive won't show.
Phil
Jim Stuyck wrote:
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>>
>>The framers of my new house got some Liquid Nails (construction adhesive)
>>on the concrete floor of the kitchen, and I need to remove
>>it (we're acid-staining the concrete). Anyone know what solvents
>>would dissolve this stuff? I can't pry it off.
>
>
> There are two flavors (formulas) for Liquid Nails, the original
> and a newer water-based kind. I prefer the original -- seems
> to set up faster -- and can only comment on that.
>
> The solvent is mineral spirits, according to the label on the
> tube, and I've used that to clean up some excess goo. But
> first, use a knife or razor to cut out as much as possible because
> it takes a LOT of elbow grease with mineral spirits.
>
> However, with the porous concrete you may not have much
> luck. Give it a try.
>
> Jim Stuyck
>
>
Try acetone or laquer thinner. pour it on and take a single edge razor blade
to it. Maybe rub over the goo with some steel wool .
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> The framers of my new house got some Liquid Nails (construction adhesive)
> on the concrete floor of the kitchen, and I need to remove
> it (we're acid-staining the concrete). Anyone know what solvents
> would dissolve this stuff? I can't pry it off.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Andy Barss
Andrew Barss <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> The framers of my new house got some Liquid Nails (construction adhesive)
> on the concrete floor of the kitchen, and I need to remove
> it (we're acid-staining the concrete). Anyone know what solvents
> would dissolve this stuff? I can't pry it off.
>
Look for a product called "Liquid Claw Hammer." (Sorry, couldn't
resist ;-)
Seriously though, I have had moderate success in letting it dry for a
while, then using a (sharp) paint scraper. You might try hardening it
with some ice, then scraping it.
-Chris
Belt sander..
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> The framers of my new house got some Liquid Nails (construction adhesive)
> on the concrete floor of the kitchen, and I need to remove
> it (we're acid-staining the concrete). Anyone know what solvents
> would dissolve this stuff? I can't pry it off.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Andy Barss
>
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> The framers of my new house got some Liquid Nails (construction adhesive)
> on the concrete floor of the kitchen, and I need to remove
> it (we're acid-staining the concrete). Anyone know what solvents
> would dissolve this stuff? I can't pry it off.
I would call the 800 number on the Liquid Nail tube or visit the website of
the manufacturer.
Larry
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>
> The framers of my new house got some Liquid Nails (construction adhesive)
> on the concrete floor of the kitchen, and I need to remove
> it (we're acid-staining the concrete). Anyone know what solvents
> would dissolve this stuff? I can't pry it off.
There are two flavors (formulas) for Liquid Nails, the original
and a newer water-based kind. I prefer the original -- seems
to set up faster -- and can only comment on that.
The solvent is mineral spirits, according to the label on the
tube, and I've used that to clean up some excess goo. But
first, use a knife or razor to cut out as much as possible because
it takes a LOT of elbow grease with mineral spirits.
However, with the porous concrete you may not have much
luck. Give it a try.
Jim Stuyck