LisaC Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 My first order of business in rehabbing my Foxhall is to clean the thing and get rid of all the dirt and cobwebs and also strip the old wallpaper and carpet. The wallpaper is coming along fine, but the carpets are glued down with some kind of glue with an insane bond strength. I’ve never put carpet in a dollhouse before, so I have no idea what they probably used to glue it down with, and thus what might work best to help remove it. I’d love to hear any suggestions about what I should try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khadi Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 You could try a hair dryer. The heat loosens up most glue. Start at the edge and as it softens, pull up a little bit at a time or use a putty knife and try to slide it under the carpet as the heat softens the glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I’m into harsh chemicals since I just don’t have the patience to scrape and pull. Is the house in s garage or in your house? If in an open air space, Xylene will dissolve that glue in a few minutes... gloves, eye protection and fresh air required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I would opt for chemicals if the hair dryer or a heat gun don't do the job. I think before xylene I would try acetone with an eye dropper as I pull & scrape, but that's because I'm a coward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I got a house full out with an electric iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I’ve used lighter fluid with the hair dryer. I haven’t ruined any thing using it. It work like “glue be gone “. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Lisa, I know what you mean....some of these houses I've renovated- geez, what on earth did they use for glue!? Construction grade glue? LOL My last house I was trying the heat gun method and it was melting the material they used for carpet- but not the glue!! Lots of Goo Gone, heat gun, scraping and sanding later, I finally got it all out. I'm gonna go get me some xylene! oi vey, Joanne - "lighter fluid with a hair dryer" doesn't sound like a very good combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, jbnmini said: ...oi vey, Joanne - "lighter fluid with a hair dryer" doesn't sound like a very good combination! Even more so with a heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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