How To Remove Thinset From Plywood

Removing Sparse Set off plywood can accept many hours, if you lot do it with a chisel or a flat bar. Nevertheless, there is a much more efficient way to do this.

PRO TIP: Using Diamond Cup Bicycle for Angle Grinder + Dust Shroud attachment, will make your chore easy, fast and safe!

Learn how to chop-chop and hands remove Thin-Set up (mortar / grout) from plywood by following this video guide:

I did try removing thin prepare from plywood substrate with flat-bar and hammer – it took me three hours to clean 3 sq. ft. of thin-prepare, and it wasn't perfect. I too damaged plywood in some areas.

Here are the TOOLS you will need (also don't forget SAFETY goggles and gloves)

Remove Thin Set off Plywood

DIAMOND CUP WHEEL (I recommend four.v″ size):

OCR 4″ (shown in this video) – this is the one I have. I think 4″ is as well modest and recommend 4.5″ bract.
Dewalt 4.five″ (recommended / expensive) – recommended size, more expensive, but cheaper that at Home Depot / Lowe's
SUHA four.v″ (recommended / cheaper) – this 1 seems to be made in Japan (at to the lowest degree it has Japanese text on the blade).
Integra Tools 7″ (need 7″ or bigger Shroud) – aforementioned brand as my 4″ blade

Dust SHROUD Attachment:

PRO TIP: Dust Shroud helps to nearly eliminate dust, and reduce your exposure to harmful Silica Grit! It also protect your hands from injuries.

five″ HERZO Universal (shown in this video) – this is the ane I used and recommend. However this one MAY take incompatibility with DeWalt/Boshe angle grinders.
5″ DeWalt – nearly likely only works with DeWalt, and is expensive.
7″ Makita – most likely but works with Makita, NEEDs vii″ loving cup wheel blade, and is expensive.

Bending GRINDER:

Hitachi G12SR4 – my preferred brand. I accept G12SRiii model which is discontinued, but is nearly identical to this one.
Bosch 1375A (will non work with HERZO shroud):

SMALL SHOP VACUUM:

Armor All 2.5 Gallon Store Vac – best seller on Amazon. There are 100s of other brands/models, and there isn't i I can definitely recommend, because they are mostly like in toll quality. This armor-all has over 3000+ customer reviews, 4.3 star rating, and as of publishing this guide, costs merely $37!

HOW TO REMOVE Thin-SET FROM PLYWOOD:

PRO TIP: Use duct record to attach vacuum hose to Grit Shroud, to make certain it doesn't fall off.

Nosotros highly recommend that you lot besides utilize SAFETY GOGGLES and Heavy Duty Gloves!

Pace 0: Apply adequate safety practices and equipment!!!

STEP ane: Attach Grit Shroud and Loving cup Wheel to your angle grinder.

STEP 2: Remove tile to expose thin-prepare.

STEP 3: Sweep upwardly/remove all loose debris

STEP iv: Adhere shop vac hose to dust shroud. Secure with duct tape.

STEP v: Apply extension cords, to plug in your grinder and shop vac. Make sure, cords are not in the way.

STEP half dozen: Turn on you shop vacuum and grinder, and slowly start removing thin-set. Brand certain you utilize grinder handle, and agree grinder with both easily!

PRO TIP: Open "border shield" on your dust shroud, to perform affluent border grinding. A four.5″ loving cup wheel will extend exactly to the open edge of dust shroud

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