How to clean traces of glue from tiles

Each of us would like to do housework without making mistakes but it is not always easy or possible to do it.

Especially if tiles are to be laid, the possibility of traces of glue or residues of any kind remaining on them is very high.

Here are easy step-by-step instructions to eliminate traces of glue or stains in general on a tileable surface:

• Spread corrugated cardboard and cover sheets on the ground to protect the flooring;

• Wear protective gloves and a professional P1 type mask;

• Take an abrasive sponge and try to remove stains and adhesive residues from the tiles. N.B: take care not to damage the tiles or further spread the glue already present;

• If the glue has solidified creating protrusions, remove them with a chisel. N.B: Attention in this case not to damage the surface;

• If the interventions described above do not lead to the expected results, specific acid-based detergents should be used. For each type of material where they will be applied there is a suitable product. N.B: always ask the dealer which is the correct product.

• Once the adhesive has been removed, clean the tiled surface with a damp cloth.

Tips Tuttocartongesso

1. Systematically ventilate the room where glue removal operations are carried out using acid-based products.

2. In order not to damage the surface of the tiles, the use of universal detergents must be avoided. Always ask the retailer which product is right for you.

Tools and materials:

• High quality corrugated cardboard

• 4x4 cover cloth

• Abrasive sponge

•Tore up

• Bowl

• Chisel

• Gloves

• Protective mask P1

• Bubble level

• Specific detergent

•Water

CAUTION:

The advice to get an optimal job is to contact a highly specialized company that can help you.

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