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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mark Stanley on November 06, 2006, 07:08:12 pm

Title: Wood Glue
Post by: Mark Stanley on November 06, 2006, 07:08:12 pm

Wood Glue on Wool carpet - Any ideas?

Thanks.

Mark

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Geoff Jewkes on November 06, 2006, 07:12:04 pm

Have you tried a solvent gell then HWE?

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Doug Holloway on November 06, 2006, 07:17:06 pm

Hi Guys,

I would expect acetone (nail varnish remover ) to be the best commonly available solvent for PVA (polyvinyacetate) glues.

Allow a 10 minute dwell time as you are softening rather than dissolving.

Cheers

Doug

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Geoff Jewkes on November 06, 2006, 07:19:38 pm

Doug.. never tried acetone...... any does or dont's?   Thanks, Geoff

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: fletch on November 06, 2006, 07:23:05 pm

Yes somebody will end up with sticky feet.

Quote from: Mark Stanley on November 06, 2006, 07:08:12 pm

Wood Glue on Wool carpet - Any ideas?

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Doug Holloway on November 06, 2006, 07:23:37 pm

Hi Geoff,

Dont drink it !

Seriously though , normal sort of rules apply with solvents re toxicity , flammability etc but otherwise pretty straightforward.

Cheers

Doug

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Mark Stanley on November 06, 2006, 07:24:23 pm

Don't breath it in too heavily - that's for sure.

Its awful stuff to work with but effective.

Mark

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Geoff Jewkes on November 06, 2006, 07:25:22 pm

bu**er better stick to the meths then !! Thanks Doug, i'll give it a whirl!

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Geoff Jewkes on November 06, 2006, 07:27:11 pm

I take it that it can de-laminate or cause problems with bitumen backed tiles like the usual solvents  ???

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Mark Stanley on November 06, 2006, 07:28:13 pm

In short YES.

Mark

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Geoff Jewkes on November 06, 2006, 07:29:22 pm

Thanks Mark  :)

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Mark Stanley on November 07, 2006, 07:48:25 am

Thank you to all.

Mark

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: the red carpet on November 07, 2006, 08:02:42 am

Accetone or pog

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: John Kelly on November 07, 2006, 10:50:13 am

When using any solvents you must apply the solvent to a cloth or towel then apply it to the stain. Pouring any solvent directly onto a carpet is likely to degrade the adhesives and cause delamination.
I know most of you know that, just a reminder for those that aren't aware.

Title: Re: Wood Glue
Post by: Ken Wainwright on November 07, 2006, 11:07:06 am

Using a citrus type gel will cause a PVA adhesive to "blow out" during the dwell time. It expands to about double the original size, is soft and then easy to remove. No problem either with solvent migration into the backing.

Safe and happy cleaning :)
Ken