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Home» Machine Tooling » Thinset Removal

Thinset Removal

Thinset is applied to a floor to hold ceramic tile. If you decide to remove the tile, you may find some stubborn areas of thinset that cannot be removed using traditional methods. WerkMaster tooling quickly and effectively removes thinset allowing quick re-flooring applications.

WERKMASTER PCD

PCD Metal Bond Abrasives

  • Use to rip off thin-set over 1/8″ (3mm) in thickness
  • Use Hard Bond Tooling to remove thin-set under 1/8″ (3mm) in thickness
  • Excellent tool for aggressive removal of high build epoxy
  • Very good for removing cement levellers and toppings
  • Use on concrete
  • Speed Range: 400–900 rpm
  • Mohs Hardness Test
  • Use With
  • Min Tooling Required
  • Part #

N/A

Compatible with all WerkMaster Machines

Directional Tooling. See machine specific tooling guide for your configuration

002-1349-00 PLUG ‘N Go w/TCD SHARK – LEFT (CCW)
002-1350-00 PLUG ‘N Go w/TCD SHARK – RIGHT (CW)

STANDARD 2 SEGMENT SHARK

2 Segment Shark Standard 16 Grit

  • Hard bond provides long life over soft concrete
  • Good for removing thin set, dry glues, mastic and epoxy
  • Use on Concrete
  • Speed Range: 450–900 rpm
  • Mohs Hardness Test
  • Use With
  • Min Tooling Required
  • Part #

For floors # 2–4.5 on MOHS Hardness Scale

The EDGE (all 1400 Series Machines)

See Machine Specific Tooling Guide for tooling recommendation

002-1414-00  2 Segment Shark HD – Hard Bond  16 Grit

Standard TearDrop Segment

Standard TearDrop 16 Grit

  • Hard bond provides long life
  • Good for removing thin set, dry glues, mastic and epoxy
  • Used on Concrete
  • Speed Range: 450–750 rpm
  • Mohs Hardness Test
  • Use With
  • Min Tooling Required
  • Part #

For floors # 2–4.5 on MOHS Hardness Scale

The EDGE (all 1400 Series Machines

See Machine Specific Tooling Guide for tooling recommendation

002-1508-00  Standard TearDrop Hard Bond  16 G

HEAVY DUTY 2 SEGMENT SHARK

Heavy Duty 2 Segment Shark 16 Grit

  • Hard bond provides long life over soft concrete
  • Good for removing thin set, dry glues, mastic and epoxy
  • Use on Concrete
  • Speed Range: 450–900 rpm
  • Mohs Hardness Test
  • Use With
  • Min Tooling Required
  • Part #

For floors # 2–4.5 on MOHS Hardness Scale

Titan XT | Titan XT Propane | Colossos XT | Colossos XT Propane

Tooling Configuration

Recommend:
Use 2,  2 Segment Shark HD per plate in conjunction with 1 HD Single Segment on Titan XT, Titan XT Propane, Colossos XT, Colossos XT Propane

002-1427-00  2 Segment Shark HD – Hard Bond  16 Grit

HEAVY DUTY 1 SEGMENT

Heavy Duty 1 Segment 16 Grit

  • Hard bond provides long life over soft concrete
  • Good for removing thin set, dry glues, mastic and epoxy
  • Used on Concrete
  • Speed Range: 450–750 rpm
  • Mohs Hardness Test
  • Use With
  • Min Tooling Required
  • Part #

For floors # 2–4.5 on MOHS Hardness Scale

Titan XT | Titan XT Propane | Colossos XT | Colossos XT Propane

Tooling Configuration

Tooling Configuration

Recommend:

Use 2,  2 Segment Shark HD per plate in conjunction with 1 HD Single Segment on Titan XT, Titan XT Propane, Colossos XT, Colossos XT Propane

002-1418-00  Heavy Duty 1 Segment Hard Bond  16 G

MOHS Hardness Tester

Demonstration of how to determine the overall hardness or softness of your concrete or stone surface

Scarab Polishing Concrete

Concrete surface preparation video using WerkMaster Machines while edging and finishing corners.

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