Mastic is the general term for a type of glue like flooring adhesive.
Removing black tar flooring adhesive from concrete.
It may also be used on counters and in some older floors.
Removing them later on.
Mastic is an organic compound that is used to adhere wall tiles that are used in dry areas.
If all else fails you ll have to bring out the heavy duty chemicals.
Muriatic acid also known as hydrochloric acid will likely do the trick.
So how do you remove floor tile adhesive from a concrete floor.
Joe is removing some black tar flooring mastic from.
Asphaltic cutback adhesive is an older type of mastic made with asphalt based cement.
The materials chosen for the floors determine the type of adhesive necessary.
Some cutback adhesives contained asbestos.
The same quality that makes tile adhesive so reliable can make it a real pain in the rear end when you want to install new tiles especially if the original floor is concrete.
Many modern mastics are latex or water based and can be softened with water.