How to Remove Mortar and Grout Removal from Plywood Subfloor for leveling MrYoucandoityourself

[@Mr.MusicMan715]

i just did this in my entry way. i had to grind on the dust shroud to fit on my m18 grinder, but it worked great after that. i hooked directly to my shop vac and had nearly no dust. i had to blow out my filter twice though. i did manage to make some divots in the sub floor but its pretty minimal and i already had thin set filler for a few other places so i'll patch it up.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good for you!

[@mrsdaylos5357]

Can you please ad a list of tools required please

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

All list of tools you can find in description for this video. Thanks!

[@sivucit]

can i use my concrete grinder with diamond blade

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes.

[@sacramentohomes]

У Вас золотое видео. Очень понравилась идея с 2 ведрами а где вы купили дополнительные шланги???

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Привет Андрей, в хозяйственном магазине.

[@sacramentohomes]

@@MrYoucandoityourself в Home Depot есть только для Ridge пылесоса подскажи где купить для пылесоса DeWalt 😩

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

На Амазон - amzn.to/3erjmeR

[@Jimboy1388]

Any advice on making sure you aren't digging into the subfloor with the grinding wheel? The dust shroud has those springs on it and moves around. For context, I'm removing mortar to put hardwood flooring down.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good question! Just grinding without hard pushing down. Mortar very soft for grinder.

[@GXTOLX]

How do u prevent mortar from going into subfloor panel joints? They are supposed to be open for expansion and contraction

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I filled up joints with caulk.

[@GXTOLX]

Can u put tape over joints then mortar?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can. But you have to sealed this tape over with caulk, because when you put compound, tape will peel off. I have this experience.

[@GXTOLX]

@MrYoucandoityourself thank you. What if u dont mortar up to joints and leave a space around then and then apply the ditra? Shouldn't that leave gap open still?

[@tcow43]

What is that blade called?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

- 7 Inch Turbo Diamond Cup Wheel - amzn.to/2hBYTqI

[@rechitsapivo]

If I'm going to use cement board over the plywood, do I have to remove thinset completely, or just get the major that sticks up?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you have to remove all thin set. Thanks

[@floored3145]

I have similar grinder and same vacuum . 2 cyclones makes too much suction loss , you have a lot of dust escaping.

[@floored3145]

Just trying to help you out , those dewalt vacuums don't need cyclones they can fill up completely with fine dust before emptying .

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes , dust shroud was broken.

[@jrtjohn1]

Another great video my friend 👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@larisaparchelli4122]

Здравствуйте! Прекрасное видио! Где Вы живете и сколько стоит такая работа?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Здравствуйте, живу в Ванкувере. Надо смотреть на объём работ.

[@paulbonenberger8925]

Try running a commercial air scrubber while doing that next time. It will keep dust from going all throughout the house.plastic off doorway to rest of house and run flex duct exhaust from unit to window. Creates a vacuum in worksite.👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Paul, good idea, thanks!

[@jaimealvarado4883]

Love your videos!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot, my friend!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Here is a short video about mortar removal. Enjoy watching and leave your wonderful comments!

[@ryanburkhart5264]

How much do companies charge to remove tile from subfloor per sqft

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Ryan, companies charge by the hour, for example from $65 to 120 per hour. Or by the job from the experience. Not so far, I removed entrance tile 35 s.f and grind down mortar - price this part of the job $300. Is it help?

[@ryanburkhart5264]

@@MrYoucandoityourself I have about 1000 sqft. Should be fun and expensive.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes.

[@Greg_Chase]

BILL: "I went to college - I have an engineering degree, and an MBA - can I still do that?" AL: "Of course. But why not hire someone?" BILL: "I got 3 bids for the job and it seemed like a lot of money, so I rented the tool and blade and will do it myself." AL: "Soon you will know why the bids were what they were. What about the dust?" BILL: "I'm cool with dust." AL: "Wear a dust mask." LATER...... BILL: "Gawd this sucks. Next time, I'm hiring it out." . .

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I see comments like yours for the first time. Thanks!

[@oddopops1327]

Thanks for sharing :-)

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching!

[@oddopops1327]

You are very knowledgeable it's a pleasure to watch you :-)

[@PARIS8500]

WAAAAY TOO MUCH DUST!!!! No way would you be working inside my home.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Ok, thanks! I am too busy.