removing 15000 feet

[lobstern8]

hello floor men.i am ripping out 15000 feet of ceramic on a commercial remodel.i usually tile new homes and have only done commercial a few times.my crew and i are tearing out the old fashion way and wondering if anyone other than the guys ive asked, know of a large push behind scraper,chipper type machine.these jackhammers and floor chisels are seeming more primitive every day,Bobcat maybe.thanks lobstern8

[Davestone]

I would definitely get or rent one of these...http://www.refusematerials.com/

[Tool Guy - Kg]

Yeah, I saw a couple versions of the machine Dave gave a link while at Coverings Trade Show last week. That's the hot ticket if you can rent one. Not only will it pop the tiles, but can scrape the thinset off after the tile is out. Here's the link.

[lobstern8]

thanks guys for the info.ive never seen one of these machines but it is exactly what i was picturing.i will look for one for rent in charlotte area.thanks again.

[ceramictec]

I've seen the ride on floor scrapers at a few mall tile removals. pretty fast and does a good job. plan to pay a pretty penny to rent one.

most other jobs are just jack hammers to remove it and scarifyers to clean the thinset.