Removing bitumen

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by merit, May 18, 2011.

  1. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    would you lot like to be invited down to Jancer to see some of there removal tools in action? It will probo be at BWFA centre but i will have a word with Jancer and see if we can get some demo stuff set up?


    No promises here but if interested i can approach them and ask them to bring there kit along?
     
  2. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    I would mate, on the next forum day / night session :D
     
  3. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    To hire for the week was around £400 mate. That includes the vacuum and 2 x 5v transformers. Its a floor scrabbler but not sure what make and it is the loudest machine Ive ever used :? I done around 50 m2 in a day with it. Lounge, hallway, dining room. takes a few chunks out the screed when you hit the weak spots!

    I would be interested in a floor prep day Matt.
     
  4. scotflooring

    scotflooring Well-Known Member

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    You better bring your glasses! :lol:
     
  5. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    would you use a primer with latexplan??
     
  6. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Yes, i would use prim grip.

    We have had it on test for last 6 months over bitumen. However this would not be guaranteed by manufacturer. They simply say remove old adhesives.
     
  7. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    ardex are saying use na and no primer needed as long as it's not sticky
     
  8. Jambo

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    Reviving an old thread here. We've just gone over some old bitumen with Mapei Latexplan, looking really good apart from a few dips where the subfloor had deeper holes to fill. All easy enough to sort and we have pre warned the customers that it might be the case. Should I re prime the floor neat or diluted once the screed has been finished before we fit the Karndean?
     
  9. dannyboy

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    I go diluted mate.
     
  10. Jambo

    Jambo Well-Known Member

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    Cheers Danny, will do!
     

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