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Expanding Foam Residue On Lino

macca@90macca@90 Posts: 1,769
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Oh decided to fill in a gap in the downstairs loo skirting board with expanding foam. I wasn't here and didn't notice the marks on the white lino until much later :mad:

I have tried normal cleaning stuff and white spirit but the more I read the more difficult it appears to be to remove it :eek:

Any tips please?

These are black/grey marks :rolleyes:

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    seacamseacam Posts: 21,364
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    macca@90 wrote: »
    Oh decided to fill in a gap in the downstairs loo skirting board with expanding foam. I wasn't here and didn't notice the marks on the white lino until much later :mad:

    I have tried normal cleaning stuff and white spirit but the more I read the more difficult it appears to be to remove it :eek:

    Any tips please?

    These are black/grey marks :rolleyes:
    Hi macca,

    I don't understand the black/grey marks, this sounds more like damp/ mould and there are stain removers to deal with this.

    But assuming it is foam residue, try this, http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-pu-foam-remover-100ml/32482?_requestid=415388

    There is another product called, " Soudal ".

    NEAT Acetone is available from chemist, put it on to a rag, cotton balls and apply that way but wash away with plenty of water almost immediately

    Do not use NEAT Acetone with out special care as it may/can damage the lino and you..

    DO NOT USE nail varnish remover.
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    MartinPickeringMartinPickering Posts: 3,711
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    Any aggressive solvent that attacks the urethane foam is likely to attack the lino plastic, too. I recommend using an abrasive such as a "Brillo pad".

    Explain to your partner how to use newspaper and masking tape!
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    seacamseacam Posts: 21,364
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    MartinPickering wrote: »
    Any aggressive solvent that attacks the urethane foam is likely to attack the lino plastic, too. I recommend using an abrasive such as a "Brillo pad".

    Explain to your partner how to use newspaper and masking tape!
    And how will that remove the stain now that it has happened?
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    macca@90macca@90 Posts: 1,769
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    Thank you. One mark is a black smudge the other does look like hardened foam :mad:

    They were not there before someone did a spot of DIY :rolleyes:

    I will have a look at your suggestions but I will not be paying! :D
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    DoctorQuiDoctorQui Posts: 6,428
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    macca@90 wrote: »
    Oh decided to fill in a gap in the downstairs loo skirting board with expanding foam. I wasn't here and didn't notice the marks on the white lino until much later :mad:

    I have tried normal cleaning stuff and white spirit but the more I read the more difficult it appears to be to remove it :eek:

    Any tips please?

    These are black/grey marks :rolleyes:

    Just a thought, try soaking it in meths and then carefully using a wide chisel to scrap it from the base of the mass.

    I don't envy you, that stuff is awful.
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    seacamseacam Posts: 21,364
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    macca@90 wrote: »
    Thank you. One mark is a black smudge the other does look like hardened foam :mad:

    They were not there before someone did a spot of DIY :rolleyes:

    I will have a look at your suggestions but I will not be paying! :D
    :D, go easy on him, we mean well.
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