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How to Remove Carpet Glue from Concrete Download ArticleExplore this Article IN THIS ARTICLE 1 Scrape up all the glue you can ASAP. 2 Pour hot water over glue residue. 3 Apply glue remover to stubborn dry glue. 4 Apply heat to soften any remaining glue. 5 Use a floor steamer to eliminate glue. 6 Sand the concrete to remove particles of glue. + Show 3 more... - Show less... Other Sections Expert Q&A Related Articles References Co-authored by Gerber Ortiz-Vega and Madeleine Flamiano
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This article was co-authored by Gerber Ortiz-Vega and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Flamiano. Gerber Ortiz-Vega is a Masonry Specialist and the Founder of GO Masonry LLC, a masonry company based in Northern Virginia. Gerber specializes in providing brick and stone laying services, concrete installations, and masonry repairs. Gerber has over four years of experience running GO Masonry and over ten years of general masonry work experience. He earned a BA in Marketing from the University of Mary Washington in 2017. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 109,997 times.
Looking for some easy DIY hacks to remove carpet glue from concrete floors? While carpet glue is definitely notorious for being tricky to remove, you can actually get rid of all it—including residue—with some simple supplies. We’ll share some handy techniques so glue that’s troubling you will be a thing of the past!
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Reach for a floor scraper or a putty knife to pick off glue from the floor.
Pour boiling water over patches of glue to dissolve them.
Use heat or steam to loosen up carpet glue.
Remove glue that's deep inside concrete floors with a sander.
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Scrape up all the glue you can ASAP.
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Use a floor scraper with a sharp edge to get rid of chunks of glue. Put on some thick work gloves and reach for a scraper with a comfortable grip since you’ll really have to apply some elbow grease! Trail the sharp edge of the floor scraper around the edges of large patches of glue to remove them.[1]XResearch source
Alternatively, use a spackling knife, 5-in-1 tool, or razor blade scraper.
Sweep away the loosened glue with a brush or knock it away with the scraper.
Sometimes, this step is all you need to remove chunks of glue on concrete.
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Pour hot water over glue residue.
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Loosen up dry glue by dumping a pot of boiling water over it. Fill a large bucket or pot with about 1 gallon (3.8 L) of hot water. Then, slowly drizzle the hot water over any patches of glue you see on the concrete floor. Wait 1-2 minutes, then use a floor scraper to remove the loosened up glue.[2]XResearch source
To prevent dangerous fumes, avoid adding any cleaning chemicals to the water.
Protect your skin and wear oven mitts while handling hot water. Be careful not to splash yourself.
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Apply glue remover to stubborn dry glue.
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Coat difficult-to-remove adhesive stains with a specialized formula. Before you apply glue remover, make sure your room is well ventilated and put on a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), like a half-face respirator and safety goggles. Then, use a brush applicator to cover any adhesive stains with glue remover. Let it soak for 1 hour and remove it with a floor scraper.[3]XResearch source
Be cautious and read all the directions included with your glue remover.
A brush applicator is usually included with the glue remover product.
For a more eco-friendly option, try mastic remover since it doesn’t have any harsh chemicals.
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Apply heat to soften any remaining glue.
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Dissolve glue with an iron or a heat gun. Switch on your heat gun or iron. When you use a heat gun, point the front of it toward any buildup of glue to loosen it up. If you prefer an iron, put some newspapers on top of the glue. Then, run your iron over the newspapers and peel them off the floor.[4]XResearch source Then, remove the residue with a floor scraper.[5]XResearch source
Newspaper acts as a protective barrier so you don’t get glue on your iron.
Alternatively, swap a floor scraper for a putty knife.
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Use a floor steamer to eliminate glue.
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Heat up carpet glue with steam so it’s easy to wipe away. Fill your floor steamer with warm water and switch it on. Lay towels on top of the areas covered with glue, then run your floor steamer over these spots. Pull off the towels and use them to soak up the dissolved adhesive.[6]XResearch source
If a floor steamer is a little out of your budget, you can always rent one from a hardware store!
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Sand the concrete to remove particles of glue.
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Go for a more intensive adhesive removal process with a sander. After you’ve tackled surface-level glue stains, use a sander to buff away any glues trapped in the “pores”—tiny holes—of the concrete. Buy or rent a floor sander and use an attachment with a finer grit, like a 300 grit sanding disc, to remove a tiny layer of concrete and loosen up any glue.[7]XResearch source
Aim to sand the floor just once so you don’t make the concrete even more porous—when you use this precautionary step, you’ll prevent the floor from getting too many holes and soaking up more glue in the future.
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Question Can you use a steamer to remove carpet glue? wikiHow The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Our goal at wikiHow is to deliver trustworthy articles that engage our readers and meet their informational and emotional needs. For 15 years, we've committed to our step-by-step teaching model, and we continue to refine our content to create the best how-to experience on the Internet. We’ve helped millions of people solve problems, learn new skills, and feel supported in the ordinary and complex moments of life. wikiHow The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Expert Answer This is definitely an option that could work! Since a steamer is similar to an iron, you can use its heat to dissolve the glue. Then, clean up the loosened up residue with a scraper or putty knife. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 2
Question If the whole carpet has been glued to the basement floor, how do I even start? wikiHow The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Our goal at wikiHow is to deliver trustworthy articles that engage our readers and meet their informational and emotional needs. For 15 years, we've committed to our step-by-step teaching model, and we continue to refine our content to create the best how-to experience on the Internet. We’ve helped millions of people solve problems, learn new skills, and feel supported in the ordinary and complex moments of life. wikiHow The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Expert Answer If you're looking to expose the entire concrete floor beneath, then you'll need to completely remove the layer of carpet on top of it. Break the process down into easy-to-achieve steps! Use a utility knife to cut away sections—such as 3x3 squares—of the carpet. To make this easier on your knees, you can even wear knee pads. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 8 Helpful 2
Question Instead of using newspaper, can you use thin towels when you iron glue to loosen it up? wikiHow The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Our goal at wikiHow is to deliver trustworthy articles that engage our readers and meet their informational and emotional needs. For 15 years, we've committed to our step-by-step teaching model, and we continue to refine our content to create the best how-to experience on the Internet. We’ve helped millions of people solve problems, learn new skills, and feel supported in the ordinary and complex moments of life. wikiHow The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Expert Answer Absolutely! Thin towels will provide the protective layer you need to keep glue from getting on your iron. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 0
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Co-authored by: Gerber Ortiz-Vega Masonry Specialist This article was co-authored by Gerber Ortiz-Vega and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Flamiano. Gerber Ortiz-Vega is a Masonry Specialist and the Founder of GO Masonry LLC, a masonry company based in Northern Virginia. Gerber specializes in providing brick and stone laying services, concrete installations, and masonry repairs. Gerber has over four years of experience running GO Masonry and over ten years of general masonry work experience. He earned a BA in Marketing from the University of Mary Washington in 2017. This article has been viewed 109,997 times. 7 votes - 100% Co-authors: 3Updated: September 4, 2024 Views: 109,997 Categories: Removing Glue | Cleaning In other languages Russian German Portuguese Spanish French
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Use a floor scraper with a sharp edge to get rid of chunks of glue. Put on some thick work gloves and reach for a scraper with a comfortable grip since you’ll really have to apply some elbow grease! Trail the sharp edge of the floor scraper around the edges of large patches of glue to remove them.[1] 
Loosen up dry glue by dumping a pot of boiling water over it. Fill a large bucket or pot with about 1 gallon (3.8 L) of hot water. Then, slowly drizzle the hot water over any patches of glue you see on the concrete floor. Wait 1-2 minutes, then use a floor scraper to remove the loosened up glue.[2] 
Coat difficult-to-remove adhesive stains with a specialized formula. Before you apply glue remover, make sure your room is well ventilated and put on a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), like a half-face respirator and safety goggles. Then, use a brush applicator to cover any adhesive stains with glue remover. Let it soak for 1 hour and remove it with a floor scraper.[3] 
Dissolve glue with an iron or a heat gun. Switch on your heat gun or iron. When you use a heat gun, point the front of it toward any buildup of glue to loosen it up. If you prefer an iron, put some newspapers on top of the glue. Then, run your iron over the newspapers and peel them off the floor.[4] Then, remove the residue with a floor scraper.[5] 
Heat up carpet glue with steam so it’s easy to wipe away. Fill your floor steamer with warm water and switch it on. Lay towels on top of the areas covered with glue, then run your floor steamer over these spots. Pull off the towels and use them to soak up the dissolved adhesive.[6] 
Go for a more intensive adhesive removal process with a sander. After you’ve tackled surface-level glue stains, use a sander to buff away any glues trapped in the “pores”—tiny holes—of the concrete. Buy or rent a floor sander and use an attachment with a finer grit, like a 300 grit sanding disc, to remove a tiny layer of concrete and loosen up any glue.[7] 
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