2 years ago on 04/23/2020 at 2:03 PM
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Looking for advice or assistance: Previous owner hot-glued styrofoam to the cedar walls in our basement in Park Ridge. Any tips on removing the hot glue without destroying the cedar? Or maybe a carpenter that has suggestions or can help?
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9 Comments:
You could sand it down.
Sand it?
I would start with a paint scraper, then do fine detail with a razor blade. I think adhesive remover would stain the wood.
A hair dryer or heat gun might soften the glue to make it easier to scrape off. Also try a plastic paint scraper or pot scraper to avoid damage
Flip the boards
If you use a heat gun to soften the glue- be very care full not to scorch the wood. If the backside of the wood looks good, flipping the boards would be the way to go!
99% isopropyl alcohol will remove that kind of glue from other surfaces and it works on removing ink from wood, so. Wear gloves though. That kind of alcohol is hard on your hands and put it in a squirt type bottle. It is better to pool, but gravity will not allow that it this instance.
It’s likely construction adhesive, not hot glue. But you can scrape it off and then sand the s$&@ out of it. Don’t use any major chemicals or they’ll stain the wood.
Provided you have no water damage on the other side, definitely flip them! I can help:)