Tile adhesive removal from concrete is a two-tool job: PCD discs to shave off the bulk mastic or thinset, then a coarse metal-bond diamond to clean up the scratches. The choice between PCD and scarifier depends on whether the adhesive is cement-based thinset or organic mastic. Match the tool to the residue and the job goes fast.
Our 9-turbine PCD coating removal tools is a 9-segment PCD disc designed specifically for sticky coatings.
| Machine | Typical rate (m2/day) |
|---|---|
| Single-disc 250 mm | 60-100 |
| Planetary 580 mm | 150-250 |
| Ride-on 800 mm+ | 400-700 |
See the full range in our concrete grinding discs category.
A: A PCD disc handles both, but for thick organic mastic, a dedicated PCD with a chip breaker groove cuts faster. Tell us the residue and we will recommend.
A: It leaves scratch marks, but the follow-up metal-bond pass brings the slab back to a uniform profile ready for coating.
A: Yes. Any adhesive left under the pad will smear and leave cloudy spots. Full removal is non-negotiable.
Tile adhesive is a PCD problem. Get the right disc, run the grinder flat, and finish with a coarse metal bond. contact JOY TECH for PCD discs sized to your machine.
