Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - help-need to remove carpet on porch

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nicspirit
09-29-05, 05:01 PM
We have a small front porch with three steps. It is poured concrete. We also have green outdoor carpet cocvering it. I woudl like to remove it but have no idea hwo to do this easily. Any ideas? Thanks

nbjmiller
10-02-05, 09:33 AM
there is no easy way. done it once before...first tried adhesive stripper, but was a huge mess. ended up tearing out what I could with pliers and using a wide and sharp chisel and hammer to get all the glue up. be ready for the concrete to be discolored and splotchy - probably have to paint or cover with tile.
kpm
10-02-05, 08:34 PM
I have found that ordinary lighter fluid works best for getting the old glue off of basement floors. The carpet has to be ripped up by hand, then soak the adhesive with lighter fluid and let it sit for a few minutes. Then scrape up the adhesive with a large scraper. Obviously, no open flames or smoking while you're doing this.

nicspirit
10-03-05, 02:50 PM
Thansk so much for the ideas!!! Once the carpet is up is there an easy way (ha, I wish right?) to remove the discoloration? Maybe patch or re-pour some concrete over it to restore it? It is a small porch 2 1/2 X 3 feet by the front door and three smaller steps. I feel like I should be playing golf!! Thanks again.