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How do I remove glue that has been used to stick lino tiles onto floorboards in preparation for sanding?

I recently bought an edwardian house and wish to strip, sand and varnish the original floorboards. In the hallway, there were lino tiles glued directly onto the boards. I have manged to remove the tiles, but am now left with very thick and very sticky glue, that resembles tar! It is very difficult to remove and my local DIY store said they dont sell anything strong enough to remove it. What can I use to remove the glue, without damaging the boards.

The glue most probably used, may have been
'Thixofix' this is made by the same company as
Evostick... The only way I can think of getting the old glue off... Is to use petrol. This is highly unsafe, and highly inflammable...
Go to a 'Tool Hire 'shop, and hire an industrial floor sander... This will sand off the old glue...and give you a good finish, with patients.
Get advise .. How to use the machine

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