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Mastic Removal Procedures
How to remove mastic adhesive from concrete floors |
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Remove the majority of mastic from
the concrete floor surface with a Scrape-Away floor
tool or the Mastic Removal Tool. This tool will
effectively remove the majority of dried mastic and the remaining
residue left behind is a very simple task to remove. |
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Apply Orange Blossom undiluted
directly to the floor surface and allow to stand for a minimum of 10
minutes. |
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After a period of 10-15 minutes,
mechanically agitate / scrub the floor surface with a
rotary floor
machine and either a Grit scrubbing
brush, Wire Brush orPT-2000
stripping pad. *A general working area is approximately 10' x 20' |
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Using a neoprene bladed floor
squeegee, squeegee the Orange Blossom to another area and re-use. *This
method of re-using Orange Blossom for mastic removal is only suggested
if you have removed the bulk via Scrape-Away tool or similar, otherwise
the emulsified mastic becomes unworkable (too thick). |
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Coverage is approximately 100 -
125 square foot per gallon. |
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Recover a solution using a
wet
vacuum with a front mount squeegee (a major labor saving device) and
rinse. |
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After ALL the mastic and residue
has been COMPLETELY removed from the floor surface you need to
neutralize ANY remaining residue left behind. This is a very fast and
simple step. |
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Manual Method |
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Mix in a mop bucket the appropriate
amount of water and add Auto-Mated
Cleaner / Degreaser. Mix at a ratio of 20:1. |
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Apply the diluted solution to the
floor surface and agitate with a
floor machine and a Grit scrubbing brush
or a PT-2000
stripping pad. |
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Immediately follow up with a wet
vacuum and front mount squeegee. |
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Automated
Method |
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Using an automatic floor scrubber,
fill the solution tank with the appropriate amount of water and
Auto-Mated
Cleaner. |
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Lower brush deck, apply a liberal
amount of solution, apply medium brush pressure. Do not lower squeegee
- yet. |
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Thoroughly scrub floor surface,
make another pass with reduced solution flow, lower squeegee assembly
and activate vacuum. |
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Mechanical
Method |
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A new Mastic Removal tool for use with standard speed
floor machines is NOW available. This is a chemical free mastic removal
system. Details |
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