How To Remove Super Glue

[fraserstuart]

hi decided to renew floor tiles in bathroom, tiler came to measure up and noted bathroom fittings should be removed toilet,wash basin pedestal etc
ok, on inspection previous owner had replaced toilet and sink and pedestal
but instead of using plugs and screws as you would he has used super glue sink and pedestal to wall and floor and toilet to floor knowing my luck i would break something trying to remove, anybody out there come across this and how hard a job would this be. thanks

[dannyk13]

I think you would have to know what type of glue it was before any attempt is made to remove the fittings,

[melv16]

Its probably clear silicone. Try to get a sharp long bladed knife between the tiles and the toilet.

[donny48]

Could well be some of the mastic adhesives. I have found some removers but they work after a fashion on an area where all the adhesive is exposed. They would not be any use when trying to penetrate a joint.

[Hymie]

Acetone dissolves super glue; you can easily obtain a cheap supply - it is the main ingredient (>95%) in nail varnish remover.

However I doubt that the sink and toilet have been fixed using super glue – it is much more likely that an epoxy glue has been used. This will be a much harder to remove without causing damage.

[fraserstuart]

thanks for replies its more a thick yellow mastic the stores call it super glue guess will have to try

[melv16]

Its probably no nails that the plumber used, giving the description. You could try heating up an old knife to melt the adhesive...good luck...

[Old_Geezer]

If this is a tile replacement job perhaps you can chip away at the existing floor tiles to get the items up, and then chip the remains of the tile away once it is out of it's present location.

Or you could take the opportunity to get a new modern bathroom suite ;-)

[Old_Geezer]

If it is an upstairs bathroom you could go through the downstairs (kitchen ?) ceiling.