Painted Adhesive Glue

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

Asked by Hazel on 27th Jul 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi there,

You can sand it off but I would recommend getting the ceiling reskimmed"
Answered on 27th Jul 2022 - Member since Dec 2019 - report
"With a scraper.an artex scraper is the best it’s what I always use"
Answered on 27th Jul 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"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"
Answered on 27th Jul 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"You will have to scrape on the ceiling and then try and paint it if not you will have to replaster it"
Answered on 27th Jul 2022 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"It would be better to remove and replace as this will damage the tiles"
Answered on 29th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"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"
Answered on 13th Oct 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"Try a heat gun and scraper. This can usually melt the glue,"
Answered on 20th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
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