Bitumen on subfloor

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by flooringman, Jan 24, 2010.

  1. flooringman

    flooringman Well-Known Member

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    How does anyone else prepare the subfloor when there is residual bitumen left e.g. floor needs to be screeded or wood floor to be glued down?
    At the moment I use a machine to remove it but was wondering if there is an easier/cleaner method?
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    i dont know of a easy way around it. Its a case of sand/scrabble etc it off.

    All manufactories state that it should be removed before you glue/screed on top.


    However i find that if its only a thin layer of bitumin then fballs 131 primer and acrylic(200) compounds bond to it very well.
     
  3. flooringman

    flooringman Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Matt.
     

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