TileGlue removal from concrete subfloor

[handypfb]

I’m still trying to find someone that can tell me how to remove vinyl/asphalt 9″ square tiles and the remaining old glue from a ground level concrete floor. Then I want to install a top quality wood “like” floor (Bruce, Pergo, etc.),either 3/8″ solid(glue) or engineered (floating).
At first, I was going to use Bellawood, but after reading here of all the troubles, no-way! As one member wrote, they were surprised that BV endorses it. Money! Too bad.

[Giddaymate]

Hi handypfb,

Hope this reply helps you out, For your safty I found a site that recommends you get the flooring tested for asbestos before you start pulling it up, because asbestos was othen used as a backing for vinyl flooring. Here the site I refer to. It then goes into detail on how to remove the tiles and glue.
http://real-estate-agents.com/tips/concrete/remove-vinyl.shtml

Below are some other adhesive removeral products to look at.
http://www.kleanstrip.com/adhesiveremover.htm
http://www.kleanstrip.com/dealers.htm

Hope your project works out great for you.

Kind regards Noelene
from Sydney Downunder

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