This is NOT fun.

[clshades]

Grinding the old thinset out for new tile. Top 5 worst jobs I've ever done. The tool is working well though. Just hoping the grinder holds up. 1sq foot takes a minute or two with breaks every 4-5 sq feet to clean the vacuum filter.

 

[crazyea]

My knees ache for you.

 

[Bond007]

My knees ache for you.

And my lower back

 

[moocow]

Isn't there a floor sander tool that you can just push around? Or the job doesn't warrant renting one of those?

 

[sswilson]

My knees ache for you.

And my lower back

I can hear myself grunting and groaning every time I'd have to move....

(Much better you than me.... I suspect that would be one of those jobs that I'd be willing to pay the big bucks to have done.... ).

 

[clshades]

Isn't there a floor sander tool that you can just push around? Or the job doesn't warrant renting one of those?

Probably but there's not much room to move around in there and I don't wanna damage the cabinets.

 

[clshades]

 

[FreeKnight]

That's definitely a 'should I just cut out the subfloor and put a new one in, or grind the grout off' situation :S

Either way sucks and isn't a lot of fun

 

[crazyea]

I can hear myself grunting and groaning every time I'd have to move....

(Much better you than me.... I suspect that would be one of those jobs that I'd be willing to pay the big bucks to have done.... ).

My kids and wife are always asking if I’m ok. I don’t even notice the sounds I make anymore. Lol

 

[clshades]

That's definitely a 'should I just cut out the subfloor and put a new one in, or grind the grout off' situation :S

Either way sucks and isn't a lot of fun

Its glued and stapled 10,000 times.