Questions tagged [mastic]
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How to prevent solidification of mastic in nozzles
Using mastic or adhesives in cartons or cartidges that are squeezed out by a handgun, the nozzle is of paramount importance.
Problem is, going back several days, weeks, or months later, the mastic has gone hard in the nozzle. It's often fine still…
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Removing ceramic tile (non-asbestos) on top of subfloor and some black mastic (asbestos)
In middle of 1/2 bath remodel in 1970 home. Prev owner had remodeled bathroom 10+ yrs ago. That contractor left orig vanity in place but cut and removed vinyl tiles around vanity and laid ceramic tiles in thinset on subfloor. I pulled the vanity…
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Floating floor over old mastic?
I recently had carpet and asbestos tile tested and removed from my basement, and now am left with concrete covered with black mastic (non-asbestos per testing). I would like to cover the floor with floating planks, and was wondering if the mastic…
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Why is it a bad idea to install self-stick tiles over luan plywood?
I am intending to instal self stick tiles over a primed luan underlayment in a bathroom. However, the manufacturer's instructions clearly state:
DO NOT install over unsuitable or unstable subflooring such as chipboard, OSB, luan plywood, mahogany…
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How to encapsulate mastic adhesive and seal concrete garage floor
Part of my garage floor has what I believe to be asbestos vinyl tiles. My plan is to take appropriate precautions and get the tiles up. Then leave the mastic adhesive underneath, since it also probably has asbestos, and encapsulate the adhesive with…
