The best methods to try and remove rug stains would be through sun exposure or a water and baking soda mixture.
How to remove rubber backed mat from tiles.
In removing the rug i found many areas where the adhesive rug backing has stuck to the ceramic floor.
Here are some products and the steps to break the bond between the rubber and the vinyl flooring.
I need something to remove all the backing.
Aug 1 2008 steve giralt.
I still wouldn t ever use a latex backed rug again after this experience because i d be afraid some of the latex would get through the rug protector underneath.
Vinyl floors can also be scarred by scuff marks which can be removed by using isopropyl alcohol.
The best way to loosen it is to attack it with a lubricant.
When i lifted the mat up it even took out some of the fabric which i have got off but the rubbery bits are like glued on.
I have an old adhesive backed bathroom rug on my ceramic tiled bathroom floor.
Remove as much of the backing from the vinyl as possible using a plastic scraper or putty knife.
Some water got on the rug and went through the rug thus causing the adhesive backing to adhere to the floor in spots.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The tiles are smooth but it must have been the moisture that stuck the mat to the tiles.
Never ever use a rubber or latex backed rug on your hardwood flooring.
How to remove rubber rug backing from ceramic tile.
Removing rubber backing from vinyl will take some time and elbow grease.
If you do and i wouldn t ever use one of those rug protector thingies underneath the rug.
Removing rubber from ceramic tiles.
I have stripped paint varnish off kitchen cabinet doors wanting to try and go back to natural wood.
Old bathroom rug left remnants of the backing on bathroom floor.
Some pieces of the rubber backing from a cheap bath mat are stuck to my new ceramic tile floor.