I does take off the mastic and is a messy job.
How to remove black mastic from concrete floor.
Mastic is a resin based adhesive that is used to set tile and other substances.
A step by step review of my experience removing black mastic from concrete floor using blue bear mastic remover formerly bean e doo.
Common in homes built in the 20th century black mastic was used as an adhesive for ceramic tile linoleum and other flooring materials.
They also have another version called 500mr mastic remover.
I have applied bean e doo to my concrete floor to remove a heavy layer of black mastic.
Remove the majority of mastic from the concrete floor surface with a scrape away floor tool or the mastic removal tool.
Be aware that old mastic often contains asbestos.
Link to my other video on how to remo.
How to remove black mastic from a concrete floor.
There is no fast way to remove mastic but elbow grease or chemical removers will do the job.
If all else fails there is a black mastic remover called bean e doo mastic and adhesive remover for concrete surfaces.
It s now owned by franmar and sold under the name blue bear.
I will use as de greasing agents to remove the product that.
This tool will effectively remove the majority of dried mastic and the remaining residue left behind is very simple to remove.