By: Barry Stone
Dear Barry,
The former occupants of my condo laid indoor-outdoor carpeting on the concrete walkway that leads to my house. It became water stained, worn, discolored, and shabby. When removed, it left patches of glue on the pavement, which is even more unsightly. What can be done with this stuff, and who does this kind of removal? We can't seem to find a handyman who even wants to try. --Dorothy.
Dear Dorothy,
The residual carpet adhesive may require some concerted effort to remove, which may be why no one is anxious to undertake the task. However, the material should be removable with aid of a chemical solvent, a wire brush, a scraping tool, and a few hours of energetic persistence. As to who might be interested in the job, call a few real estate offices and ask if they can recommend a fix-it person. Realtors often employ people who perform miscellaneous repairs and should be able to give you some good leads.
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