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About Carol Blaha
Expertise
Flooring questions: Specification, Warranties, Inspections, Product Knowledge, Enviromental Issues
Experience
I have been in the field 25 years, first as a specifier, then retailer and currently manufacturer representative on contract with 8 manufacturers, independent inspector and conduct moisture testing. Founding board member of the CO Chapter, US Green Building Council
Organizations
WFCA (World Floor Covering Association), NTCA (National Tile Council America) SCRT (Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technician), ASTM F60, (Environment) and F06 (Resilient Floor)
Publications
Colorado Real Estate Journal, Smart Buildings
Education/Credentials
MBA, CTC (Certified Tile Consultant), RRT (Carpet Repair & Reinstallation), CCT (Carpet Cleaning Technician, ISSI (Substrate Inspection) and completed coursework for Independent Ceramic Tile Inspector, Hardwood/Laminate Inspector and Senior Carpet Inspector. Scheduled to complete Independent Resilient Inspector in April.
Awards and Honors
Multiple Awards for Salesperson of Year and President's Club
Past/Present Clients
Clients include Fortune Co's to mom and pop
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You are here: Experts > Style > Interior Decorating > Flooring and Carpeting > how to remove glue residue/dust?
Expert: Carol Blaha - 11/2/2009
Question
We have a mess at our home..we recently had bamboo floors put down on our concrete slab, a wood glue was put down before the bamboo...no moisture barrier, just the glue...2 weeks later, the bamboo started buckling, and we could see mold on top of the glue under the wood...so we just had all the bamboo ripped up, b/c it was all warped and ruined from moisture..they came back the next day and scraped up all the glue (we had to live w/ the horrible smell of the glue for a night, which was awful)...but now, I have a layer of glue residue/dust all over everything in my house....i've tried glass cleaner and lysol 4 in 1, and i still have somewhat of a sticky feeling on everything...anyone have any ideas of how to get this off??
Answer
First, if the installer didn't check for moisture prior to installation on your slab--he should be buying all this-- and replacing your floor. Vapor retarder is not necessary on most bamboo-- it's like hardwood, vs laminate.
What kind of wood glue-- they aren't universal. Glues I've had experience with recommend goof off. I know some who like vinegar.
But we should find the glue manufacturer and call their tech service-- tell them the issue and go by their guidelines.
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