Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - carpet glue

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12-12-00, 09:16 AM
I have recently removed the carpet in my living room, I am thinking of staining or wood floors, haven't decided yet! But right now I have lines of carpet glue and some mastic from nearby tiled area, how can I remove these?
Also, if I stain is there a trim that will transition from the tile to the concrete?
Thanks for your help.

Carpets Done Wright
12-12-00, 08:47 PM
A razor scraper, with a new blade. You can get a wood threshold. Home Depot or Lowe's most likely has them.
12-13-00, 08:10 AM
Thanks for your reply. I guess I wasn't quite clear in my question. I am more concerned about the glue that has been absorbed into the concrete. I have read that stain will not soak into those places.

Carpets Done Wright
12-13-00, 08:32 AM
If I use a sharp razor scraper, it has never left a glue trail from absorbtion. You can always skim coat the concrete.

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