Flooring Tile - Tile on concrete
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sparky1641
07-20-04, 05:59 PM
Hello,
I have tile on a concrete floor (entry way) that I want to change. Installing it, I see no problems. What about getting the old tile off and smoothing it in prep for the new tile? Is there some tricks to this? Thanks..
I have tile on a concrete floor (entry way) that I want to change. Installing it, I see no problems. What about getting the old tile off and smoothing it in prep for the new tile? Is there some tricks to this? Thanks..
Doug Aleshire
07-20-04, 07:44 PM
sparky1641,
Flexbond, it's also a modified thinset. This works well if we are talking about any adhesive residue. It's top of line thinset, cost more but worth it over cutback adhesive, think it's rated for it. I'm not sure if you were talking about asphalt tile or removal of ceramic tile that was placed with thin set adhesive.
Do not use any solvents if this is cutback adhesive.
Hope this helps!
Flexbond, it's also a modified thinset. This works well if we are talking about any adhesive residue. It's top of line thinset, cost more but worth it over cutback adhesive, think it's rated for it. I'm not sure if you were talking about asphalt tile or removal of ceramic tile that was placed with thin set adhesive.
Do not use any solvents if this is cutback adhesive.
Hope this helps!
sparky1641
07-20-04, 09:26 PM
it's ceramic tile. Thanks for the tip.
Doug Aleshire
07-20-04, 09:31 PM
sparky1641,
You're very welcome!
Good Luck!
You're very welcome!
Good Luck!