Removing Cutback Adhesive From Wood Floor

Removing black cutback adhesive.

Removing cutback adhesive from wood floor.

I m guessing this install was a hack job by the previous homeowner. Also had a maple hardwood floor in the kitchen with several layers of linoleum glued down with the black adhesive. Depending on what type of flooring product is being installed on top of the cutback adhesive you do have some options. I have an 1890 s that someone had glued 1970 s shag carpet to oak hardwood floors.

As a petroleum based material the cutback is not softened by water. Mastic is the general term for a type of glue like flooring adhesive. Some cutback adhesives contained asbestos. The sentinel formula 747 plus 128 oz.

Dealing with cutback adhesive. After trying sanding adhesive remover paint stripper and scraping someone told me the solution that does work. The hardwood underneath was not prepped beforehand it wasn t sanded and the varnish is still intact for the most part. Asphaltic cutback adhesive is black in color and is usually found beneath vinyl tiles and flooring.

Luckily various methods can be tried to get the cleanest removal possible. Cutback adhesive is a solvent based formula that is made to adhere vinyl tiles sheet vinyl indoor and outdoor carpeting to a surface as well as a variety of. Asphaltic cutback adhesive is an older type of mastic made with asphalt based cement. Water heat solvents and sanding are all choices that can be used depending on what adhesive was used and what flooring lies beneath.

Adhesive remover is a great choice if you are planning on removing flooring adhesives. The adhesive doesn t seem to be cutback however. Removing adhesive residue from wood floors can be extremely difficult. If the cutback adhesive is on a wood underlayment you may remove the underlayment or cover the cutback adhesive with a layer of plastic or felt paper not roofing felt then install new underlayment.

Asbestos was mixed with this product to make it more durable. Andrew is removing disgusting tar or bitumen linoleum adhesive from the hallway and closet on the second floor.