SW

"Summer Wind"

05/02/2006 2:37 PM

Polyurethane Spills -- How do I Clean-Up?

I managed to drip polyurethane on a tile floor while finishing my last
woodworking project. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after it had
dried. What can I use to dissolve and remove it?

Thanks,
SW


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b

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

05/02/2006 9:14 AM


>
> Summer Wind wrote:
> > I managed to drip polyurethane on a tile floor while finishing my last
> > woodworking project. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after it had
> > dried. What can I use to dissolve and remove it?



John wrote:
> The fine print on the can should tell you what to use. Chances are it's
> lacquer thinner or paint remover.
>
> If the tile has a glossy finish it may not adhere to tile so well that
> you might be able to scrape it off with a fingernail, or maybe lift it
> off with a razor blade.
>
> J.
>

if it's water poly the laquer thinner might work, as might alcohol. if
it's oil base poly those probably won't. paint stripper might get it,
as might the razor blade mentioned earlier.

CE

"C & E"

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

05/02/2006 8:15 PM


"CW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Napalm.
>

I would have said C-4 but I have to admire your penache (what the hell...
style!)

Jn

John

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

05/02/2006 10:07 AM

The fine print on the can should tell you what to use. Chances are it's
lacquer thinner or paint remover.

If the tile has a glossy finish it may not adhere to tile so well that
you might be able to scrape it off with a fingernail, or maybe lift it
off with a razor blade.

J.


Summer Wind wrote:
> I managed to drip polyurethane on a tile floor while finishing my last
> woodworking project. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after it had
> dried. What can I use to dissolve and remove it?

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

05/02/2006 3:00 PM


"Summer Wind" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I managed to drip polyurethane on a tile floor while finishing my last
>woodworking project. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after it had
>dried. What can I use to dissolve and remove it?
>
> Thanks,
> SW
>
>

Ceramic Tile? Scrap it up with a straight edged razor blade.

s@

"stoutman" <.@.>

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

06/02/2006 6:29 AM

Try acetone. You can get it at Home Depot.

--
Stoutman
http://www.garagewoodworks.com
(Featuring a NEW look)

Cs

"CW"

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

05/02/2006 2:51 PM

Napalm.

"Summer Wind" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I managed to drip polyurethane on a tile floor while finishing my last
> woodworking project. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after it had
> dried. What can I use to dissolve and remove it?
>
> Thanks,
> SW
>
>

Cs

"CW"

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

06/02/2006 2:29 AM

Shaped charged? Yea, that should blow that spill right off of there. :)

"C & E" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "CW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Napalm.
> >
>
> I would have said C-4 but I have to admire your penache (what the hell...
> style!)
>
>

Br

Ba r r y

in reply to "Summer Wind" on 05/02/2006 2:37 PM

05/02/2006 6:18 PM

On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 14:37:08 GMT, "Summer Wind"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>I managed to drip polyurethane on a tile floor while finishing my last
>woodworking project. Unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after it had
>dried. What can I use to dissolve and remove it?
>

A scraper, sharp chisel, or sharp plane blade. Shave it off, you
probably won't dissolve it without ruining what it's stuck to. <G>


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