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…