How To Remove Spray Foam From Wood Floor

When the foam has cured carve off any overflowing bits and seal the box for shipping.

How to remove spray foam from wood floor.

Cut as much of it as possible from the surface with a utility knife then scrape the area with a paint scraper. Now fill the rest of the box with foam. The two layers of plastic will allow the foam to separate into two pieces for easier unpacking. If all these solvents have no effect you will be forced to sand it off and then touch up the finish.

Sometimes carpet was stuck down with water disolvable glue. Moisten an area of foam with a solvent that you ve tested and found to be safe for the floor finish. If it is safe for the finish moisten the. Lacquer thinner is very effective in removing cured wall foam insulation.

Finally to remove the last traces of spray foam insulation apply lacquer thinner to the foam and wipe away with a rag once the foam has loosened its hold from the material. Set the vase on the foam and add a layer of plastic wrap on top. If the solvent you re using doesn t seem to have any effect try another one. But if that doesn t work try odorless mineral spirits.

Remember the foam will expand so don t fill it to the top. This video show how tedgar pur works on various surfaces please visit our website for more information www tedgar co uk. Use a knife to minimize chemical damage. Again with each try the cloth first and then the pad.

You could also use good old fashioned elbow grease rather than chemicals that would cause the wall paint to peel off. Use mechanical means to remove dried foam. Make sure that the remaining foam. If you don t have any luck apply more solvent.

Try a ph neutral cleaner you can find my suggestions in my floor maintenance article and warm water. Apply grease to the foam and then scrape it off with a knife. Let it soak in for about 15 minutes then continue scraping.