How To Remove Black Mastic From Concrete Floor

Common in homes built in the 20th century black mastic was used as an adhesive for ceramic tile linoleum and other flooring materials.

How to remove black mastic from concrete floor.

The most effective and easiest way to remove mastic or thinset from a concrete floor after the tiles have been removed. Link to my other video on how to remo. I have applied bean e doo to my concrete floor to remove a heavy layer of black mastic. Mastic is a resin based adhesive that is used to set tile and other substances.

A step by step review of my experience removing black mastic from concrete floor using blue bear mastic remover formerly bean e doo. They also have another version called 500mr mastic remover. When you remove that floor covering to make way for new flooring you may encounter the mastic and wonder whether it is safe to remove the main concern surrounding this question is that black mastic often contains asbestos. There is no fast way to remove mastic but elbow grease or chemical removers will do the job.

I does take off the mastic and is a messy job. How to remove black mastic from a concrete floor. It s now owned by franmar and sold under the name blue bear. This tool will effectively remove the majority of dried mastic and the remaining residue left behind is very simple to remove.

If all else fails there is a black mastic remover called bean e doo mastic and adhesive remover for concrete surfaces. Be aware that old mastic often contains asbestos.