VIDEO: How do you remove glue from wood?
How to remove glue with acetone
How to remove glue from wood? Everyone has asked themselves this question - especially families with children who prefer to use stickers. But how do you get rid of this unsightly adhesive residue? Find out what you can do here.
- A great way to remove glue residue is to use acetone. However, before you start treating your wood with it, it would be advisable to check an inconspicuous area beforehand to see whether the wood reacts to it.
- If not, apply the acetone to that stains leave it on for a short time and then remove the adhesive residue with a dry cloth.
Remove glue residues from wood with brake cleaner
- Brake cleaner is also ideal for removing adhesive residues from wood. You can get it in any hardware store.
- Spray a little brake cleaner on a cloth and wipe the glue until it loosens. This is how you remove the glue without attacking the wood.
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How to remove glue with stain
You can of course also use stain to loosen the glue.
- To do this, paint the surface with stain and let it soak.
- Then remove the loose layer with a spatula.
- Leave the whole thing to work for approx. Rest for 24 hours and remove the remains with a wire brush.
- Then go over it again with an angle grinder to remove the last remaining glue.
Remove glue residues from wood by other means
- If it is a thick adhesive surface, it is best to first scratch off the coarse adhesive residue with a glass scraper.
- Then rub the area with alcohol, let it take effect and then rub it off. You may need to rub harder to remove the glue.
With these instructions the question "How do you remove glue from wood" is answered.
