Removing hard adhesive

[deni]

Hi guys

First timers here so pls excuse our ignorance on EVERYTHING! 

We're having floating floorboards installed throughout our home and to save some cash we're pulling everything up & leaving the installation to the professionals.

Here's the rub....Under the tiles, is this very thick, VERY stubborn, 50 year old adhesive. We've tried removing it with hot water, acidity, turps, scraping, a rotary drill with spade bit, a grinder and this morning I do believe I heard the word 'crow bar' being used for tonight's date with the devil (old adhesive) 😂😂😣😣

So now I'm wondering what the heck are we doing wrong? 😔

Any suggestions will be gratefully received, even if we have to pay someone to do it as theres still the bathroom, toilet & laundry tiles to do.

Cheers, Deni

 

 

 

 

[deni]

Yes that's exactly what I was trying to say! Thankyou! 😀
We can't seem to get hold of him for nearly a week, trust me we've tried lol.
I really like that idea of the MBF!! Fingers crossed he agrees.

Thank you very much to everyone who has contributed to this discussion. I'll let u all know what happens. 😁🤞👍
Cheers, Deni

[ProjectPete]

@deni MDF can work and/or you can install angled transition strips ("ramps") where the floor level differs. Not the best finish but certainly an option.