how do I remove adhesive from a cement floor?

I pulled up the carpet and am left with carpet glue on cement floor. How do I remove the glue or what can I put down over the glue besides carpet. The lower level is damp and I want to eliminate carpet. Thanks for any suggestions.

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  • It appears that a proper damp-proof layer wasn't installed under and above the concrete, beneath the screed. Depending on the situation, it might be possible to add an asphaltic layer and a screed over that. Or perhaps you could glue a layer of heavyweight polythene over the concrete. Or lay wood strips using asphalt (and hence waterproof) adhesive.

    We had to remove carpet glue from a (2nd story) wood floor and wasted many hours with a rental sander before deciding to call in the professionals, who did it in less than a day.

  • Carpet glue is generally water soluble. Try adding water and let it set for 10 or 15 minutes. Take a scraper (an 8" tapers knife should work) and try to remove the test spot. It will be messy. Have plenty of rags and a bucket of WARM water to keep the glue off of the knife and you.

    If this works, you can do larger areas.

    GOOD LUCK!

  • Pour some water on it to see if it is water-soluble.

    If so, the rest of the job is easy but messy.

  • Scrape it off with long handled scraper or a razor scraper.

  • you can buy adhesive remover plus wd40 takes it off to.

  • use a wirewheel attached to a grinder

  • heat or a heat gun

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