I'm painstakingly chipping a concrete screed off the top of a 1930s quarry tile floof.... it's literally mm x mm at a time. Please can someone tell me of an easier way?? Is there an acid for this purpose?
Please help.... I'm SO FED UP!!!
2007-10-26 05:45:31 · 10 answers · asked by happy girl 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Thanks guys... the screed is about 2mm thick and yes I do want to save the quarry tiles - so dont want any acid to damage the tiles.
2007-10-26 07:22:22 · update #1
im sure there is such a stuff available but cant remember what its called ...go to a builders merchants and ask , some where like Jewson if u r in UK, forget B and Q they havent got a clue!
2007-10-26 05:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by jockman432004 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on what thickness the screed is and do you want to salvage the quarry tiles the easiest way would be to use a small sds drill with a chisel attachment on and set to chisel mode then once you get to the bottom of the screed then you can start breaking it up at an angle /if it is just spashes then i would advise using a brick acid from your local builders yard that shouild work !
2007-10-26 13:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by marky/mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say where you're located (town/city) there is a product which is an acid type substance.... It removes/consumes concrete then wash the area thoroughly.
Here's the downside....I don't know if you can buy it in the UK or outside of Spain. There might be an equivalent
It's called "Agua fuerte" try a swimming pool supplier it's sometimes used verrrrry diluted :)
2007-10-26 12:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use diluted Sulphuric acid and don't forget add acid in to water and not water into acid, leave it on the cement for about 15 minutes till it stops frothing start purring a little water at a time and then brush it off using a nylon brush or broom. you should be able to order a small amount of acid from your local chemist.
2007-10-26 20:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK get FEB CLEAN or DIS CLEAN from your local builders merchant, although it is really only for removing cement/mortar splashes on brickwork it will remove the last remnants of screed from your tiles.
It is dilute hydrochloric acid and dissolves the lime in the cement.
2007-10-26 13:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Barry L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Muratic Acid. The guy that suggested goingto the pool supplier hit it right on the dot. They sell it by the gallon, undiluted. Pretty powerfull stuff. And stinky too! So wear a mask or cover your face
2007-10-26 13:23:41 · answer #6 · answered by fcklck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry to say youl be fed up for a long time ..regardless of what anyone else says there realy is nothing that will remove it without damaging the face of the tile ..i should know as i have been a builder for over forty years
2007-10-26 13:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by boy boy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Certain acids will eat through concrete but they may also scar your tile floor (and your hands). Try sulfuric acid but wear gloves!!!
2007-10-26 13:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by DuckyWucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barry L has it in one . Builders merchant ask for brick-clean. it is hydrochloric acid based.
2007-10-26 13:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by xenon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if you go to your builders suppliers they will help you they will have all sorts of cleaning methods good luck
2007-10-26 20:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by JOHN B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋