Removing Asphalt Tile Adhesive
If asphalt tile has been installed over a wood floor,
and is removed in order to finish the wood floor
naturally, the black adhesive from the tile is difficult
to remove.
To remove it:
1. Get a gallon of solvent with no oil in it at the
hardware;
2. Check label and if flammable then be very sure no
flame or spark in the room or in any adjoining rooms as
fumes can travel;
3. Do only when windows can be open for ventilation;
4. Apply solvent to adhesive and let stand until adhesive
softens;
5. Scrape off as much adhesive as possible;
6. Repeat process;
7. After almost all is removed, sand floor to remove last
residue.
This is hard, time consuming work, and dangerous unless
all cautions in using solvent are followed carefully.
Check with a flooring center store to see if they have
any newer products that are easier to use to remove the
adhesive.