Painted Adhesive Glue

Question

How do you remove painted over adhesive glue from polysterne tiles from a ceiling.

Richard · Accepted Answer

Hi there,

You can sand it off but I would recommend getting the ceiling reskimmed

Keith · Answer

With a scraper.an artex scraper is the best it’s what I always use

Keith · Answer

best way is use a steam stripper hold on for a good steam should come off but will need a coat of filler or plaster

David · Answer

You will have to scrape on the ceiling and then try and paint it if not you will have to replaster it

Stuart · Answer

Remove the tiles and skim the ceiling you Shouldn’t have polystyrene tiles, there are a fire hazard

Aaron · Answer

I would take the tiles off the ceiling I don't think there any good for house holders anymore

Glen · Answer

It would be better to remove and replace as this will damage the tiles

Roy · Answer

There is no easy way try scrapping it off if there is a lot it would be better to over board and re plaster ceiling

David · Answer

Try a heat gun and scraper. This can usually melt the glue,

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