Refinishing concrete floors doesn’t seem like a difficult task on the surface—until you pull up the carpet or tiles and see the thick layers of glue and mastic underneath. These adhesives are formulated for extreme durability because they’re tasked with holding carpets and tile safely in place on concrete floors. Since glue, mastic, and epoxy adhesive do such a good job, they’re extremely difficult to remove without the right tools.
Designed to resurface concrete, floor grinders use a horizontal disc or discs equipped with the right tooling to remove adhesive materials up to one-eighth of an inch below the surface per pass. Just like any tool, there is no one-floor-grinder-for-every-job option. A concrete floor grinder with the right amount of speed, weight, precision and strength is required for proper surface prep.
When you’re tasked with removing mastic from concrete surfaces, these floor grinders and accessories will help you get the job done more efficiently and effectively.
Mastic Remover Machine for the Toughest Jobs
HTC’s DURATIQ™ line is the go-to choice when it comes to selecting a floor grinder for removing mastic from concrete surfaces.
The extremely reliable HTC DURATIQ™ T8 Grinder is an ideal glue and mastic remover that offers the power and precision control required for the most challenging jobs. Its dustproof grinding head and electrical enclosure are hermetically sealed to increase the service life of the components and improve grinding precision. The 31.5” grinding path and three tool heads make quick work of large jobs with significant square footage. The T8 offers an intuitive control interface and a balanced center of gravity to make it easy to operate even with little experience.
Compact Concrete Grinder for Easy Prep
The most compact model of the DURATIQ™ line, the HTC DURATIQ™ T5 Grinder is perfect for a variety of grinding jobs in all types of environments—especially in tight settings. Equipped with the same dustproof, hermetically sealed grinding head and electrical enclosure as the T8 model, this smaller-scale grinder packs significant power into a 22.4” grinding path. The modular design makes it easy to separate the grinding head to transport.
Best of all, both the DURATIQ™ T8 and T4 include a weight kit to increase grinding pressure for greater mastic removal without sacrificing maneuverability or the ability to grind close to walls and edges.
The Diamond Tooling You Need
The right tooling will make all the difference in the task of removing troublesome adhesives, glues and mastic. Although there are many abrasive pads to choose from, Factory Cleaning Equipment experts recommend the Mastic Master PCD Diamond Tooling to easily cut through adhesive without gouging the concrete. If you’re unsure of the best tooling for your grinding jobs, the flooring experts at Factory Cleaning Equipment are always happy to discuss the many options available.
We hope these suggestions will help you find a mastic remover machine that is right for your next job. For projects near Chicago, Central Florida, the Carolinas, and the greater Atlanta area, consider renting a concrete grinder from Factory Cleaning Equipment. We offer packages with dust extractors for safer and quicker site clean-up at affordable daily, weekly, and monthly rates. And our experts will make sure you have the right equipment and tooling to remove mastic or accomplish any other concrete surface prep you need. Contact us today!