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Removing tile adhesive
I've got to remove a fair amount of tile adhesive off plaster now that
the tiles are off the wall. It's sticking like the proverbial to a blanket. I'm not too fussed about creating dust so would a belt sander shift it? TIA -- Frank (Beware of spam trap - remove the negative) |
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I've got to remove a fair amount of tile adhesive off plaster now that the tiles are off the wall. It's sticking like the proverbial to a blanket. I'm not too fussed about creating dust so would a belt sander shift it? I've found that a block plane can work very well for this. Of course, the blade will need a complete resharpen, if you contact the plasterboard. (I used a Lidl 3.99/2 planes pack for this.) |
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I've got to remove a fair amount of tile adhesive off plaster now that the tiles are off the wall. It's sticking like the proverbial to a blanket. I'm not too fussed about creating dust so would a belt sander shift it? TIA I doubt it. It'll probably gum up the abrasive. Never tried this but coating it in wallpaper paste overnight might just soften it. They say steamers work quite well |
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I've got to remove a fair amount of tile adhesive off plaster now that the tiles are off the wall. It's sticking like the proverbial to a blanket. I'm not too fussed about creating dust so would a belt sander shift it? TIA A wallpaper steamer&3" Scraper will do the job in no time. -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite |
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I'm not too fussed about creating dust so would a belt sander shift it?
That's what I do. Christian. |
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On 06/09/2006 11:14 Christian McArdle wrote:
That's what I do. Thanks. Spent £19.99 on one of Argos's cheapos (711/1363) and it's shifted the adhesive quite quickly. The bag is useless and the mains lead is not long enough to be able to reach the ceiling without lifting the mains extension reel off the floor. However, on the plus side I've used only one of the five belts included in the box and even that's still got some life in it. Just wondering now if I could have saved a tenner and got the one they've got on offer at £9.99(710/5647). A warning: goggles, mask and ear defenders are a must, as is sealing the room to prevent the dust settling throughout the house. -- Frank (Beware of spam trap - remove the negative) |
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On 06/09/2006 11:14 Christian McArdle wrote: That's what I do. Thanks. Spent £19.99 on one of Argos's cheapos (711/1363) and it's shifted the adhesive quite quickly. The bag is useless and the mains lead is not long enough to be able to reach the ceiling without lifting the mains extension reel off the floor. However, on the plus side I've used only one of the five belts included in the box and even that's still got some life in it. Just wondering now if I could have saved a tenner and got the one they've got on offer at £9.99(710/5647). A warning: goggles, mask and ear defenders are a must, as is sealing the room to prevent the dust settling throughout the house. I'd rather have a steamed room than dusty one. -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite |
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On 06/09/2006 18:50 The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
I'd rather have a steamed room than dusty one. And I'd rather have the adhesive off the wall. Which I have. I've also got a belt sander to add to my collection of tools rather than a hole in my pocket from renting a steamer. -- Frank (Beware of spam trap - remove the negative) |
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... On 06/09/2006 18:50 The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote: I'd rather have a steamed room than dusty one. And I'd rather have the adhesive off the wall. Which I have. I've also got a belt sander to add to my collection of tools rather than a hole in my pocket from renting a steamer. -- Frank (Beware of spam trap - remove the negative) As a professional tiler I always get 'my lad' to remove any tile adhesive residue with a 'cheap and cheerful' wallpaper steam stripper and wallpaper scraper. I have been self employed doing this for nearly 15 years and I have just bought my second steamer. Costing £20.00 each I would say the cost per job is about a penny (the customer pays for water and 'leccy)! Also means we can get on with retiling on the same day without great big bogies up our noses! DO NOT use a sander of any description unless you want the mess. HTH John |
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On 06/09/2006 18:50 The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote: I'd rather have a steamed room than dusty one. And I'd rather have the adhesive off the wall. Which I have. Of course you have but it means cleaning the bathroom from top to bottom after the dust has settled. I've also got a belt sander to add to my collection of tools rather than a hole in my pocket from renting a steamer. A steamer in argos is a few quid. -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite |
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