Old screed

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Roidsey, Dec 28, 2017.

  1. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    Hope everyone had good Christmas, what's the best way to take up old screed?
     
  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Depends how well bonded it is and how big the area is
    If it’s loose then a chisel or hand scraper will do it in a small area

    Or a grinding machine
     
  3. Roidsey

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    Any recommendations on grinding machines
     
  4. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Have you got a buffer/rotary sander ?
     
  5. Roidsey

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    Nope
     
  6. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    I only do domestic work mind
     
  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Hand grinder is the cheapest option or just hiring the gear as and when you need it otherwise your talking a couple of grand
     
  8. Roidsey

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    Cheers spacey
     
  9. merit

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    If it’s blown or loose a decent bully scraper will lift it quickly. If its fully bonded it’s gonna be a grinder, make sure you get a decent one with a good extractor set up or it’s gonna be a right mess


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  10. mjfl

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  11. Roidsey

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    That machine takes up screed mjfl? That's a good price
     
  12. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That’s a bargain and a half
    You’d have to buy the grinding plate for it
     
  13. Roidsey

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    Price for 1 of they?
     
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  18. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    Quickly adding up this :)
     
  19. mjfl

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    and you'll get a good return from it from each job
     
  20. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Haha MJ!
    Sorry to hijack bit MJ have you got all this kit to fit the str machine???
     

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