Tile cement off wooden floor.

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My kitchen has been installed and I now need to get the floor done. When I ripped up the old tiled floor, I found they had been layed on a board of some sort and with a very think layer of cemnt, which has stuck to the board in some places. How can I remove these to get an even surface? The floor is level with the hallway so would using one of those self leveling things work if I created a lip?
 
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Is it a suspended, timber floor or a concrete floor with the “board” laid over it?
 
I took my kitchen tiles up to discover a lot of adhesive/cement on the wooden sub-floor. As I am trying to lay an oak floor on top I need to get the stuff removed. I have been using various chisels with a bolster hammer and a heavy sander - none of which have given me the desired result.

I am going to give the tool below a go next week before I look to cover with a new layer of ply.

If anyone has used a Surface Remover I would be grateful for feedback.

http://www.hss.com/g/5241/Textured-Surface-Remover.html

G
 
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I now have the answer!

The Hire Shop didn't have the surface remover so borrowed and hired th following:

Bosch GSH 388 Chisel Hammer

Makita 9069 with Steel Circular Blade

The hammer was good a removing the high bits but took a lot of effort. However, the Makita, was a revelation and had the cement on the wooden floor removed quickly.

It did take me three times to sand and then clean - but the end result was perfect. Prepare yourself for the dust but as I was quoted £300 for someone to rip up and lay down new plan the £40 hire was worth it.
 

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