Parquet flooring removal problem

**James** · #1 (**permalink**) 09-20-2005, 11:28 AM

I have a client who called today who is having a problem. He is removing some very old parquet flooring that is really glued down. He is using his terminator machine and also using chipping hammers by hand, either way when removing the flooring it is popping the topping slab up in places and leaving huge pits. Does anybody know of anything he can try like a chemical or something to remove the flooring without taking up the topping slab? It’s about 8500 SF. I have been looking for something I just can't seem to find anything.

Thanks in advance

brea demo · #2 (**permalink**) 09-20-2005, 01:22 PM

What about soaking it with water? Although you did not mention if the walls are drywall, plaster, c/c, etc.

**James** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-20-2005, 08:13 PM

Jimmy,

That did it thanks for the help!!

James