what equipment do I need to remove old glue & cement from floorboards
Will a jackhammer.do the job
Do you hire them
Hello @RayScully,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community.
You can hire a jack hammer at the store. But I believe that using a jack hammer might damage the timber floorboards. I propose using a Kango 100mm x 250mm SDS Plus Floor Scraping Chisel KCSPFS100 in combination with a jack hammer to scrape the old cement and adhesive off the floorboards.
However, if the adhesive looks very thick and you think the scraper is not strong enough, I suggest using the Kango 75mm x 170mm SDS Plus Angled Tiling Chisel KCSPT75.
Your other option is to do it manually using a Bolster, it might be slow going, but it will give you complete control on how much force is being applied to the floor.
I also suggest having a look at this discussion - How do I remove tiles on external veranda? by @Arch3.
Please make sure to wear personal safety gear such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your tiling project.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
