AboutBill Hohmann Expertise I can answer questions concerning the stripping and sealing of various tile, brick, and stone flooring with an emphasis on Mexican Tile. I cannot help in regards to installation issues, such as what sort of tile to use; how to install or remove tiles, etc.
Experience Over 30 years experience in the manufacture development and use of sealers, coatings and cleaners for tile, stone, brick, etc.
Question I'm trying to remove residue of rubberized non-skid covering that I laid down under some area rugs. When I try to pull the covering up, it leaves great hunks of rubberized stuff and adhesive. I've tried many things to clean it off the tiles. The only thing that even came close to taking it off (acetone) also took off the finish of the tiles.
I hope I don't have to strip and refinish them all, as they only a few years old, and the affected area is large.
Can you suggest some kind of cleaner that might remove the crap and leave the tiles okay?
Many thanks.
Answer Some of these contain a plasicizer that leaches into the sealer and/or flooring, making this quite difficult. Try 409 and a slightly abrasive pad. Afterwards, you can apply a floor finish to the tiles in order to punch the aesthetics back up.
