Painting - Removing Masking Tape from Windows
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09-02-01, 03:30 AM
I am about to install parquet (12" sq.) purchased from Home Depot. The insruction say to prime the subfloor with a latex primer for hardwood floors. I can find no such primer. This is going over a 3/4" osb subfloor. Is this priner necessary? Also, can I use liquid nail as an adhesive? Thanks for any help. Deane
10-06-01, 12:09 AM
How do you remove masking tape from the glass part of windows that were taped up while painting interior windows? Some of it came right off, some remains behind. What kind of solution can I use to remove it without harming the paint next to the tape?
Sonnie Layne
10-08-01, 05:28 AM
Cedar Ridge,
I've had marginal results with WD-40. Most solvents will bite the paint as well. If you have to resort to a solvent, I use M-E-K. It will definitely bite the paint, but takes the adhesive right off. Be very careful. There's probably another trick, maybe another pro here will respond.
Deane,
Somehow your post got tagged in this thread, but I have a response.
The primer is important. Ask for a PVA Primer. It keeps the wood from absorbing too much adhesive, and provides somewhat of a moisture barrier.
Don't use liquid nails. There are adhesives designed for use with wooden floors. Henry makes one, Several others available. Trowel it on with the recommended trowel size.
Good luck,
Sonnie
I've had marginal results with WD-40. Most solvents will bite the paint as well. If you have to resort to a solvent, I use M-E-K. It will definitely bite the paint, but takes the adhesive right off. Be very careful. There's probably another trick, maybe another pro here will respond.
Deane,
Somehow your post got tagged in this thread, but I have a response.
The primer is important. Ask for a PVA Primer. It keeps the wood from absorbing too much adhesive, and provides somewhat of a moisture barrier.
Don't use liquid nails. There are adhesives designed for use with wooden floors. Henry makes one, Several others available. Trowel it on with the recommended trowel size.
Good luck,
Sonnie
merlo
10-10-01, 07:10 PM
If you're worried about damaging the paint with solutions, try this. Spray it with glass cleaner, then scrape off the tape and adhesive with a razor blade.
Sonnie Layne
10-10-01, 07:40 PM
see what I mean?
cleaner and a scraper... simple, well done!
cleaner and a scraper... simple, well done!