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When we had our new bamboo floors installed last week, the installers got some glue on top of the bamboo which was not readily evident until the floor was finished. By then the glue had dried hard! We are getting the glue off with SOS but it is leaving a dull place. How do we restore the shine to the flooring? Is there a better way to remove the glue? We even called the glue manufacturer and they are "testing" ways to remove it in their labs! Can you believe that! The manufacturer doesn't even know how to get it off...
Susan Jones from Roman Forest, TX
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RE: Glue on Bamboo Flooring
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Post By A (Guest Post)
(02/27/2008)
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I just used canola oil on my bamboo floor! Just use a dab of it & with your finger nail scrap it off and it comes off SUPER easily. Wipe off the excess oil with a cloth, I had a damp one around so that's what I used. It just takes patience. Good grief.
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Post By Jill (Guest Post)
(12/27/2007)
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I use goo-gone to remove scuffs, oil markers and glue from bamboo flooring. It also works on small carpet spots.
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Post By Chris (Guest Post)
(12/14/2007)
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Hi, I had the same problem. Tried everything. Some of the smears/smudges are very subtle and can be seen at only some angles. These are the ones that are impossible to remove. If anyone has another suggestion, I'm all ears!! Thanks.
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Post By Lisa (Guest Post)
(07/15/2007)
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I'm not sure about on bamboo floors, but on hard wood floors you can use mineral spirits on a rag, and the excess glue comes right off with no damage.
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Post By (Guest Post)
(07/13/2007)
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call the folks who made the mess, it should be under warranty. You shouldn't be stuck with having to worry about it, you didn't do it!
tinah
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Post By Elizabeth (Guest Post)
(07/12/2007)
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I would call the installers and ask for them to return and professionally remove their mess....just a thought.
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Post By Jean. (Guest Post)
(07/10/2007)
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I have a couple of ideas:
1. I'm not sure how you would restore the shine, but you might try some "wipe-on" polyurethane. It's sold in Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. in the paint and stain department. You might have to wipe on more than one coat to match the existing shine.
2. To remove any remaining glue, spray the spot with WD-40. Be sure to wipe up any remainder so the floor won't be slippery. This is how I removed the excess glue when I had some new vinyl tiles installed. I don't see why it wouldn't work on bamboo flooring also.
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