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How do I get this stuff out from under my carpet

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:41 pm
by Gabes86
hey guys I started stripping my carpet today and I found this junk I didnt really try to take it out today but i poked at it with my scraper and it seems pretty tough so can someone give me some tips on taking this junk out so I can check my floor pans Image

Re: How do I get this stuff out from under my carpet

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:03 pm
by Caccomando
Im pretty sure thats the stuff that requires the dry ice removal technique.

Re: How do I get this stuff out from under my carpet

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:01 pm
by Deuce Cam
You can get it with just a big flat head screwdriver and hammer, but it's a major pita and takes a long time. I've done it this way twice because dry ice is expensive.

Or: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FqkxgcjRQQ

Be careful.

Re: How do I get this stuff out from under my carpet

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:40 am
by totta crolla
Try using a heat gun to warm it up and then a big scraper to remove it. Any residue can be removed with a rag soaked in household gloss paint thinner (white spirit)
A hairdryer will also work but it will be a slow process !

Re: How do I get this stuff out from under my carpet

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:30 am
by MisterJerk
i did it when it was cold out, less than 50f. used a painters multi tool and a rubber mallet.

http://www.amazon.com/Hyde-02970-Silver-Multi-Tool-Painters/dp/B000W0V6MO

Probably took an hour after i took the interior out. and a 5 gallon bucket full of tar crap/

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before i cleaned the floor with acetone or mineral spirits.

Re: How do I get this stuff out from under my carpet

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:36 pm
by Gabes86
Deuce Cam wrote:You can get it with just a big flat head screwdriver and hammer, but it's a major pita and takes a long time. I've done it this way twice because dry ice is expensive.

Or: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FqkxgcjRQQ

Be careful.

Thanks for the video this should help