Paint strippers are in gel form and are easily spread with an old paint brush.
Removing old paint from concrete steps.
Paint can be applied to the concrete to gain a fresh new look.
Epoxy is often used to coat garage floors.
Use a paint scraper to scrape up any thick globs of paint that are sticking up off of the concrete.
Steps to remove paint from concrete.
Still you may need to use a little elbow grease to work the acrylic out of the porous surface of your concrete.
Paint manufacturers make paint but most reputable ones also make products to remove paint if conventional strippers such as mineral spirits and turpentine don t work for you it is best to get in touch with the paint manufacturer first to get.
Scrape off the mixture.
In order to get a clean look from fresh paint or to revert to a bare concrete look you will need to begin the project by removing the old paint.
In this video i use an angle grinder with a diamond wheel and dust collection to remove old floor paint from a concrete porch.
Method 1 remove paint from concrete.
You ll need a few special supplies to remove epoxy from concrete.
Remove paint stripper residue.
Some of the paint will lift off from the jetted water.
Things you will need.
Apply the stripper evenly over the area.
Peeling paint is not only unsightly but it can trap moisture against the concrete of the porch which can cause the concrete to erode over.
Allow the concrete steps to dry.
It will help lift the paint off of the surface of the concrete and into the mixture.
Then put on a dust mask gloves and protective eyewear.
Make sure to wear safety goggles or a face shield no job is worth an injury.
How to remove old peeling paint from a concrete porch.
In this step add a layer of paint thinner over the mixture after every few hours so that your ingredients stay active.
Over time layers of paint will build up on the concrete and eventually begin to flake and peel.
To remove paint from concrete first sweep the concrete to clean the area you ll be working on.
Adding the paint thinner does wonder and it especially comes in handy for this step.
Spread the liquid strippers on the top of a step.