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August 12, 2017 18:08

How to remove tile adhesive

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During the repair is sometimes a problem, how to remove tile adhesive with tiles or other surface.If a tile is only put, the easiest way to get rid of dirt, wash them with warm water and detergent.But what if the glue has already managed to dry out or need to remove the old, long since hardened solution?There are several techniques, including by "craftsmen", the application of which depends on the hardened tile adhesive.

We remove not fully cured adhesive

After the tile traces of adhesive and grout, which have not yet fully cured, can be removed in stages, first performing dry cleaning, and then rinse the surface with warm water.To do this:

  1. contaminated area is processed by a special float construction.During the cleaning tool must be kept strictly vertical to the surface of the tiles, performing diagonal movements not to damage the filling in seams.Do not make a big effort.The adhesive contains solid elements that may scratch the glazed surface.
  2. If the glue is hard to remove, it can saturate the water, to make it more pliable.
  3. When the glue is completely dry, wash it off with warm water and a sponge.

Note!If after applying this method remove tile adhesive will raid you can remove it by wiping with a dry cloth hard tile, for example, an old towel or burlap.

Remove the cured adhesive

Remove completely dried, the hardened adhesive is - is not easy.There are several ways in which the impact on the method can be divided into chemical and mechanical.

The chemical method of special acidic cleaning agents are used for, for example, «Keranet» or «AtlasSzop».These substances are able to remove not only the remnants of adhesive or grout, but also more stubborn dirt, as well as traces of adhesive tape and rust.

Procedure, how to remove tile adhesive by chemical means, the following:

  • clear the tiles from the dust;
  • Spray onto the contaminated area or sponge brush;
  • through specified in the instructions to the drug time to remove the softened adhesive with a spatula;
  • rinse agent with the remnants of fresh water pollution.

Note!The best result can be achieved when the solvent is applied, produced by the same manufacturer as the adhesive used.Therefore, in order to choose the best means it is necessary to know the type and brand of glue.

chemical method does not always produce the desired result and does not apply everywhere.For example, the tile adhesive to remove from the wall when it is dismantled from the old flooring?In such a case, suitable mechanical method, i.e. the force effect with the use of various tools.Consider its use in different cases.

When you need to remove the old glue from the wall or the floor, it can be done using a hammer and chisel or using a grinder with an abrasive disc.

In the first case, the method of removal of tile adhesive following:

  • fasten the pointed edge of the chisel edge to glue to the wall;
  • frequent but small impacts, gradually moving forward chisel, chipping pieces of adhesive residue from the bottom of the solution, moisten
  • solvent for the concrete to withstand the necessary time and remove with a stiff brush;
  • wash the wall with water.

Instead, you can use a chisel chisel.

Instruments
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Application grinder or drill less time consuming way to remove tile adhesive than the one described above, but should be ready that at work will be a lot of dust.It takes a special grinding wheel or metal crown.The adhesive should be removed in small layers, from time to time splashing surface water from the sprinkler.Remaining on the basis of the solution must be cleaned once a large sandpaper.

Caution, this method may mar the surface of the tiles.

If cured glue must be removed from the tiles, you can use a spatula made of plastic or hard rubber.For this purpose it is placed on the glue strictly at an angle of 90 degrees and gradually bring down dried-layering.The metal is not desirable to use the tool, since there is a risk to damage the surface of the tile.

cleaning tile joints

often in the seams between the tiles stuffed solution.Dust can be a special knife for jointing, but a quick way to remove tile adhesive - use a drill with an attachment in the form of a round wire brush.This tile is not scratched, and the grooves are cleaned to a sufficient depth for the grout.

use of "popular" means

If there were no special solvent on hand to address the issue of how to clean tile with tile adhesive can benefit from the experience, "craftsmen" and use the means at hand.For this purpose, suitable:

  • vinegar;
  • citric acid;
  • soda;
  • chlorine;
  • steam mop;
  • Coca-Cola.

Removing glue vinegar or citric acid:

  1. Apply vinegar or citric acid solution on the soiled spot.If traces of glue cover an extensive portion, it is possible to use the spray.The concentration of the solution ranges from the thickness of the contamination.
  2. Wait until the start reaction (the surface will bubble) and the adhesive softens.
  3. Clear tile trowel.
  4. Rinse with warm water.

Use ordinary baking soda - another effective and cheap trick tile cleaning from numerous traces of adhesive solution.To use it on liberally moistened sponge, apply a small amount of baking soda and rub mess place.Then wash off the mixture with water.

Note!Sponge must absorb a lot of water to soda will not scratch the tile.

chlorine ability to cope with the corrosive mud and help in cleaning tiles from adhesives.To process the surface should chlorine be diluted with water, stir and pour into a spray bottle.Spray composition on the contaminated site, wait until the chlorine soften the glue and clean with a damp soft cloth or sponge.

One of the popular ways of how to remove the tile adhesive from the floor, is the use of the steam generator.With this device, you can remove the glue, even in the most remote places.The powerful jet of steam from the device softens the solution, after which it can be easily removed.

Old cured, the material removed from the tiles can be loosened by using unconventional means such as Coca-Cola.For this tile is placed in a container with a beverage so that it was completely immersed in it.A few hours later the top layer of adhesive will soften and can be removed.To clear the tiles may be necessary to repeat the operation several times.

Using the techniques described above can be obtained excellent results, saving time and energy.We just need to follow the methods and observe the necessary precautions.

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