Flooring Tile - mastic removal
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bruce_fink
08-26-02, 06:31 PM
Hello all;
I am in the process of laying ceramic tile in my 1962 vintage kitchen. The existing floor is asphalt tile over slab on grade construction. The good folks on this list have convinced me that the best way to head off problems down the road, is to remove the old tile and get down to the concrete floor.
My question is . What is the best way to remove the old mastic? Is there anything that will remove it that is non-flammable? This is a confined area with poor ventilation. Any and all advise is welcome.
TIA
bruce
I am in the process of laying ceramic tile in my 1962 vintage kitchen. The existing floor is asphalt tile over slab on grade construction. The good folks on this list have convinced me that the best way to head off problems down the road, is to remove the old tile and get down to the concrete floor.
My question is . What is the best way to remove the old mastic? Is there anything that will remove it that is non-flammable? This is a confined area with poor ventilation. Any and all advise is welcome.
TIA
bruce
Carpets Done Wright
08-26-02, 06:58 PM
If it is Black in color, it is cutback mastic. Use this stuff to encapsulate it.
http://floorprep.com/cutdown.htm
http://floorprep.com/cutdown.htm
hy
08-31-02, 11:23 AM
Both Sentinel (that sell products in HOME DEPOT) and DUMOND Chemicals have specific products for removal of this type mastic.