Removal of adhesive from floorboards before sanding

[scott.mcgowan]

Hey all,

I've been sanding some of the floorboards in my house and one of the rooms had self-adhesive tiles, which I've removed with a hot air gun and wallpaper scraper.

I've removed most of the adhesive (painstakingly) but there's still a very thin residue on the floorboards, which is quickly clogging the sandpaper (the sanding sheets cost £ 2.50 each so I can't afford to keep changing them!). Also, since I tried sanding the glue, my chest is hurting from the dust, which is a bit ominous (I was wearing the supplied dust mask)!

I've tried a few different things including vinegar water but I'm struggling to remove this last little bit. I don't particularly want to continue with melting/burning with the hot air gun because the fumes are dodgy.

I was just wondering if there's a product, which dries the sticky stuff up for simple removal. Also, considering how old the glue is, I'm concerned for my health & safety (I've read that the tiles/glue could contain asbestos).

Any ideas/assistance would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks very much!

 

[Moz]

scott.mcgowan

Try green scouring pads, dipped in solvent thinners,in a well ventilated room
wear rubber gloves for this job and safety googles/an mask as the solvent can splash,

 

[mack4]

If you are having chest pains,its probably caused by the fumes, when you heated the tiles.The masks that are supplied are as much good as a chocolate frying pan! I would persevere with the roughest sandpaper, and forget using any kind of solvent.It sounds as if you have done enough damage to your lungs.