Using a tile removal machine to tear out the floor of a commercial building happens in one of two ways. The easiest scenario is when the removal of old flooring is one of the last pieces of work to be done. In this case, the building is clear and open for contractors to move with speed through the flooring removal. Sometimes though, a commercial building is occupied during a renovation. If so, you need to manage the dust, noise, and clean up in a much different manner.
Expectations
Tennant occupancy during flooring removal requires special care for excess noise, dust, and efficiency. Removing tile in older buildings can also limit the size and weight of your scraper. Flooring removal on a second floor or a balcony will limit you to a maximum machine weight for structural safety.
Walk-beind Scrapers
The 6280HD floor scraper is a walk-behind machine that removes soft and hard goods. Changing the blade from a flat blade to a carbide tipped shank takes you from VCT to ceramic removal in minutes. Removing flooring is always a guessing game of “what’s underneath the floor?”. Using a machine like the 6280HD brings versatility and options to the contractor.
Ride-on Scrapers
If you are looking for more speed in your removal, the 5000DL is one of the most popular scrapers in the market. The operator gets the speed and power of a ride-on scraper in a compact body frame that fits through doorways and elevators. This model is lighter weight than our 12-battery models, but keeps the pace on indoor removals.
Removing tile in a commercial building is a game of managing expectations and choosing your equipment wisely. Purchasing or renting the scraper to match your job is just as important as understanding the customers expectations. Reach out to your local distributor or rental partner to get the right machine for you job.