- Types of glue "Liquid nails"
- How to quickly remove liquid nails?
- Remove the dried spots
- If the glue was on the ceiling
- How to work with liquid nails?
When the repair is completed, you want to quickly put your house in order to enjoy your stay in a new clean and pleasant room. However, cleaning is delayed when there are remaining traces of construction and finishing materials, including those, such as liquid nails. This modern fixing material has become simply an indispensable assistant, because it helps to save on time and quickly fix the necessary details. But now the question also became topical: how to wash liquid nails? In this article, you will become acquainted with the features of this glue, with options for use and with detailed instructions on how and how to dissolve liquid nails.
to content ↑Adhesive types "Liquid nails"
This adhesive is currently very popular, as it is able to glue almost any material. Where it is necessary to sweat with nails and other fastening materials, liquid nails can cope with ease, penetrating into the most inaccessible places and instantly connecting surfaces.
In the world there are only two types of such glue:
- natural( in the basic composition - water);
- based on solvent. Of course, when you buy this glue and you know that you will need to find a way than to dissolve the liquid nails, then it will be useful for you to know the following:
- water glue is environmentally friendly, practically odorless, it is easier to wash it, but it also does not attach itas good as the solvent;
- liquid nails on the basis of a solvent grasp quickly and tightly, however you will suffer with washing - be extremely careful in the very process of work.
Important! Substantially help in the question "what to clean liquid nails" instruction for this glue, timely read - preferably before the beginning of work. The second nuance, which relates rather to recommendations in use: this fixing material does not like temperature changes. Consequently - the floor and ceiling, as well as walls where there can be sharp temperature fluctuations, it is better to fasten something else. This will help you when you look for options and ways of how and how to dissolve liquid nails.
to the contents ↑How to quickly remove liquid nails?
Unfortunately, the way to clean liquid nails quickly, when they have already dried thoroughly and irrevocably, have not yet been invented. We have to tinker, and the options for this work we described below. Quickly get rid of only fresh spots, and it's easy - wipe them immediately after hitting the surface with a dry soft rag.
If the traces of the glue are not strangely removed simply by a rag, help yourself by adding a little Vaseline or lean oil to the cloth. Carefully try to erase the contamination with acetone when you are sure that the surface will suffer.
Important! If the adhesive has fallen a lot, first carefully remove it from the surface with a scraper or blunt part of the knife. And only then use the appropriate means to wash the liquid nails.
to the contents ↑Remove the dried spots
So, when the question arose of what to dissolve the liquid nails already sucked to death, then the answer to it is in this section. Here you will find several instructions.
Instruction 1
Prepare the appropriate tools:
- wire( can line);
- scraper;
- gloves;
- is a mineral based solvent;
- is a special tool from a construction shop designed to remove such contaminants.
Now the way to apply the above items to wash the liquid nails:
- Use a wire or line to dry the dried stain from one side.
- Gently place the middle of the wire cut under the start of the stain - so that you hold both edges of the wire or fishing line with your fingers.
- Begin to move your rigid thread under the spot back and forth, right-left, moving to the opposite side of the track.
- Get to the end of the glue blot.
- Remove the blob.
- Clean the trail with a solvent or a special agent to remove such stains.
Important! Be extremely careful and try to leave the surface unscathed.
Instruction 2
But our knowledge of the unacceptability of liquid nails with temperature jumps was also useful. Here you will learn how to dissolve liquid nails, previously removing them with the help of cold and heat.
Inventory:
- construction hair dryer;
- ice.
Option 1. Remove sticky spots with a hair dryer:
- Turn on the hair dryer and heat it up.
- Warm hot spots with hot air.
- Remove the molten adhesive mass with a scraper( very carefully) or with a dry absorbent cloth.
- Treat area after this procedure with a gentle solution.
Option 2. We work with "cold steel":
- Prepare a lot of ice. If the weather is winter, then do not - the balcony to help.
- Put the finished ice on the dried adhesive and wait until the glue begins to crack. Or, take out objects with traces of glue on the street, if there is enough frost, wait, again, for cracks.
- Remove the adhesive residues from the surface and then at home, treat the areas after the impurities with a neutral mortar based on the minerals.
Important! To remove such impurities from the ceiling, the second method, of course, will not work - use only a hair dryer. But in the moment with the ceiling there are several more nuances, the next section will tell you exactly about them.
to the contents ↑If the glue was on the ceiling
The ceiling is a delicate matter. When all the work on finishing the ceiling is completed, and you suddenly find the dried glue on it, you need to act as carefully as possible.
If the traces are close to the decorative elements of the ceiling, then even the way with the hair dryer is best left. Stretch ceilings, paint for the ceiling or ordinary whitewash can not withstand this, so the answer to the question, than to wash the liquid nails from the ceiling, is extremely simple - a special means for dissolving liquid nails and only according to the instructions. Do not improvise.
to the contents ↑How to work with liquid nails?
In conclusion, here are some tips for using this type of glue:
- If you are not sure of the durability of your surface, first check the stain remover on the piece of the same material.
- If the adhered adhesive suddenly appears on leather furniture, use to remove any fat( oil) or petroleum jelly. Wipe off the dirt with oil, then wipe the place with warm water. Have to sweat, but a way to work.
- So that you do not puzzle over how to dissolve liquid nails, when the glue is already frozen, carefully monitor your actions. Only drops fell to the surface, wash them at the same second.
Use such glue and do not worry about the cleanliness of your home - because now you know how to deal with stains from them. We wish you success in the repair!