"M.Burns" wrote in message news:WKaSb.2549$CJ1.468@lakeread01...
What is the best way to remove some very old tile from a concrete floor?
Where tile had been wet or had something sitting on it, some tiles are
already loose and pop up. But on most of the floor tile is still firmly
attached with what appears to be a black adhesive. The hammer and chisel
routine just brings up 1 to 3 inch square chunks. Tile is the plyable stuff
..not ceramic. Also 12x12, not the 9x9 asbestos.
Any ideas for something faster?

What you are looking for is an electric floor tile stripper. It basically
is a motorized version of the manual scrapers mentioned by others. Any
good tool rental place should have one. Warning: the prolonged vibration
can be a killer for your hands, so wear padded gloves if you're using one
for any length of time.

The stripper will only remove some of the adhesive. If you need to get the
rest off, there are solvents available for the purpose.

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Y.