Removing Foam Backed Carpet Glue Stairs

Successfully removing carpet adhesive.

Removing foam backed carpet glue stairs.

You may also come across adhesive from self sticking carpets. After scraping up the foam backing i poured some of the sentinel on a small area of the floor and spread it around with an old mop. Removing it the wrong way could cause damage to the floor and to the carpet and that s the last thing you want. It s not uncommon to find floors covered with foam backing material that s been glued straight to the floor.

This adhesive is often foam like and although you use the same procedures to get it off it s a little more difficult to remove than a spreadable adhesive. The truth is you re liable to find anything under your old carpeting. In many cases it may be more appropriate to remove the backing by sanding with a floor sander or a floor buffer and a 36 grit sanding screen. Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend without hiring a professional.

Sand off old carpet backing.