Removing Black Glue From Concrete Floor

A step by step review of my experience removing black mastic from concrete floor using blue bear mastic remover formerly bean e doo.

Removing black glue from concrete floor.

However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult. And don t forget to be well protected as well. Scrape the concrete glue. 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.

Different methods of removing black glue from concrete. So there you have it guys. When tile is removed it is frequently a two part process. Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.

The good news is removing carpet glue from a concrete floor is possible. Common in homes built in the 20th century black mastic was used as an adhesive for ceramic tile linoleum and other flooring materials. Tile removing can be a dangerous job. We use floor razor scrapers to remove the tiles carpet and the black glue on the concrete.

First the tile itself is taken up either cut pried or chiseled from the floor. Removing the glue completely using an adhesive remover would be the best way to proceed but if removal isn t possible you can still paint a concrete surface covered in glue. If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue. So make sure you have safety goggles a dust mask overalls and gloves as you work.

Rinse the concrete with water once the glue is gone. Painting over a concrete floor that has glue on it can present some issues. Here are our recommended steps to take. Scrape off as much of the concrete glue as possible.

Removing the glue from floors after a tile removal. Make sure you get plenty of extra razor blades they get dull fairly quickly. You will want to use a scraper with a sharp razor edge. All you need is the right tools and methods to get the job done.

Dip a heavy scrubber brush into the ammonia solution then place the brush on the floor and scrub away the glue residue using straight forceful pushes. All you need to do is create a clean smooth surface to which the paint can adhere. The handle is long enough so you get good leverage to scrape with. If your brush starts to dry out dip it in the solution again and continue scrubbing.