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Pro tip: My glue-ups got way cleaner after I started using a cheap spray bottle for water
I used to wipe excess glue with a damp rag, but it always left a bit of a smear. Switched to a light mist from a dollar store spray bottle, let it sit for 90 seconds, and the glue scrapes off clean with a chisel. Anyone else have a better method for cleanup?
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amy_coleman15d ago
Oh man, that's such a good tip! I had the exact same problem with the rag leaving a smeary mess. My game changer was using a plastic putty knife right as the glue gets rubbery, maybe two minutes after I wipe it. The spray bottle idea is smarter though, because it gets into corners. I'm totally trying that next time.
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thomas81515d ago
Careful with the alcohol mix on pre-finished floors though. The solvents can sometimes mess with the factory finish. I learned that the hard way on some engineered maple. For raw wood it's fine, but test it in a closet first if the floor already has a top coat.
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charles72015d ago
My old foreman swore by mixing a little denatured alcohol in the spray bottle with the water. He said maybe one part alcohol to four parts water. It makes the water evaporate faster so you don't get that cloudy film in the seams. I tried it on some oak flooring last year and it really did leave a cleaner line.
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