removing adhesive

[CJ CERAMICS]

hi all just thought id see if any one knows of a product that can remove cement based addys form floor tiles. had a call from a customer that i gave a quote to, but didnt get the job the kitchen floor was fitted with laminate which needed to be removed and a new sub floor fitted. any way the "tiler" that got the job charged for a new sub floor and guess what tiled straight onto the laminate ( he did at least screw it down mind you he used 4 inch screws. the addy has stuck to the tiles only. so after just 2 days the tiles popped up. unfortunatley the job was done before xmas.the customer now wants me to relay them properly. but they are covered in addy. any suggestions.
cheers
chris

[David - Tradetiler]

How about one of these?

Tradetiler Tilers 115mm (4 1/2") Wheels (angle grinder)

[CJ CERAMICS]

thanks dave but unfortunatley im not talking about small amounts of adhesive. the whole of the tile is covered by a layer of adhesive say 10mm thick. about 5% of the adhesive stuck to the laminate the rest is on the tiles.

[David - Tradetiler]

will be perfect for the job

[oogabooga]

Yep, can vouch for that, that disc will make short work of the addy.

[oldgit]

if there ceramic stick em in a dustbin of water for a few days the tile should expand enough to cause a slight separation,then take them out one at a time and just scrape them clean,you will then need to rack them to let them dry.
i dont know if this would work nowadays with modded adhesives but it certainly worked years ago.
seems a lot a faffing about, must be less cost buying new ones.

[redrex]

How about one of these?



Tradetiler Tilers 115mm (4 1/2") Wheels (angle grinder)

Wehay! Totally agree, i got the double disc....same problem I had on last job, no spare tiles and lots of addy to remove....just remember to wear a body suit, goggles,respirator and...there will be a lot of dust and I do mean A LOT! I had to cut back a concrete screed 2/3 mm too-in the kitchen....at one point I couldn't even see the angle grinder....but thats probably why i (ahem) caught the grinder cable.....won't be doing that again.

[garythetiler]

How about one of these

Tradetiler Tilers 115mm (4 1/2") Wheels (angle grinder)

do you sell the grinder guard with the hoover attachment for use with the grinder cup wheel ?

[doug boardley]

with oldgit on this one, surely better to get replacement tiles, better still, get the eejit that "laid" them, to get new tiles!

[CJ CERAMICS]

wish i could doug but the customer has been phoning him since after xmas..first he said that he would call round to see what was happening...never showed then he ignored him when he phoned... now his number is disconnected.

[David - Tradetiler]

do you sell the grinder guard with the hoover attachment for use with the grinder cup wheel ?

Not so far.....

[Tugboattiler]

do you sell the grinder guard with the hoover attachment for use with the grinder cup wheel ?

Try REFINA they do them