"The Henchman" wrote in message
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A few weeks ago I posted a question regarding getting rid of ceramic tiles.
Thanks to all who posted their answers. I appreciate it. I elected to
use a hilti and floor scraper.

Now my problem is getting rid of the dry glue and dealing with the cement
floor.

This is a basement hallway and bathroom that will have heavy foot traffic.
I am having a really tough time getting the glue up. It's yellow in
color. I tried Maurtic acid, brute force, heat guns, with tile scrappers,
sanding, steel brushes. The only way I can soften it up a bit is steam
from a wallpaper steamer and scrape but it needs several minutes of steam
and then it only gets some of the glue up.

The new floor is a floating vinyl tile floor (15 1/2" tiles) called Dura
Ceram. it has a powered limestone base and textured vinyl coating.

How smooth does this floor have to be for the floating vinyl. I can't get
all the glue up and I have to re-epoxy or recoat the floor. Can I leave
the glue in place, smooth out any trowel marks and ridges as best I can
and also can I even re-epoxy over this glue or does all this glue have to
come up.


Thanks for the pointers!

Just a thought? Rent a round floor sander with a large grit. This should
grind it off. If you want good results on finished floor, preparation is
very important. WW