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    May 10, 2009, 08:45 AM
    Remove carpet
    How do I remove carpet from a cement porch?
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    May 10, 2009, 08:04 PM

    More details would help but I assume your carpet is glued down and you need to get the glue up. Sorry no miracle chemical here other than elbow grease and a sharp sraper or razor. Once the carpet is up you can soften, dissolve and remove the glue with adjhesive remover. Before buying any chemicals try a pan of boiling water, allow to soak for 1 minute and then scrape with a putty knife, it may work.
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    May 6, 2012, 10:11 AM
    Spry Acatone over the carpet, let it set for about ten minutes and the carpet will pull up
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    May 7, 2012, 08:37 PM
    Acetone is extremely flammable and somewhat toxic. As a retired chemist, I would not recommend this procedure.
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