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   GUNN308 | Apr 16, 2003 07:40am | #1

   There is a product called "Fast Strip" just pour on floor let it work then scrape. If you're going to refinish the hardwood why not sand?

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   JIMFMC | Apr 16, 2003 09:19am | #2

   I've sanded in the past but this stuff is real thick and was looking for pre sanding jump.  This mastic is still pretty soft and would gum up the sander real fast.  Thanks for the reply.

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   ram | Apr 16, 2003 03:12pm | #3

   This stuff is too gummy for sanding - we had to use paint stripper and did lots of careful cleanup - then sanded.  It worked well, although we were worried about the stripper in the cracks later dissolving the water based floor fininsh we applied --- but no problems have developed and it has been 5 years.  Stripper was the only thing to work after trying sanding, scraping, paint thinner, and lots of elbow grease. 

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   jcurrier | Apr 16, 2003 05:18pm | #4

   Depending on the age of the material you may have an asbestos containing mastic- you should consider sampling the material to avoid any problems with environmental regulations. Typically if it is ACM you would do best to remove the wood substrate and dispose.

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   dtaylor137 | Apr 16, 2003 06:04pm | #5

   My floor finishing sub has used heavy grit but dull sand paper on stubborn mastic spots. Some how the dull belts don't gum up as fast but do take up the glue. Look for extra time or costs if hiring a finishing company.