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Sticky tarry plumbing substance
Author: Lesleymays (CO) What is the black/sticky tarry/gummy substance used in retiling/rebuilding a shower that plumbers should never get on a customers linoleum because it is a nightmare to get it cleaned up? Question 2: How do you clean it up?
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Author: m & m (MD) Try laquer thinner or another similar solvent.
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Author: Lesleymays (CO) Ok thanks!
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Author: packy (MA) why would a licensed plumber re-tile a shower?
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Author: hj (AZ) Answer #1, I do not know because I never use anything like that, but #2. If it IS "real linoleum" any solvent would probably also remove the pattern from the surface.
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Author: hj (AZ) quote; why would a licensed plumber re-tile a shower? I do not, which is why I never use anything like that, but it may be the "glue" to seal seams in a sheet liner. Before you use ANY "cleaner" try it on in an inconspicuous location to see if it damages the surface.
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Thank you all. I appreciate the advice.
Author: Lesleymays (CO) Thank you all. I appreciate the advice. Edited 1 times.
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