Over time layers of paint will build up on the concrete and eventually begin to flake and peel.
Getting old paint off concrete floor.
An effective method for removing paint stains from concrete is to use floor grinders with diamond wheels.
Take a putty knife and scrape off as much of the paint as possible.
The absorbent material would help soak and lift the paint off the concrete surface which will make the paint easier to be scraped off later on.
Apply paint stripper in a thick even layer on the concrete until the stripper is twice as thick as the paint on the concrete.
It should be used only if you plan to have a topping of cement because the grinder often leaves behind scrapes on the concrete.
Spread the paste over the affected area and allow it to sit.
Apply some force when using the putty knife to effectively lift the paint from the surface.
Spread an even layer of the superabsorbent paint stripper over the paint stains and allow it time to do its work.
If the pressure washer method of removing paint from concrete doesn t work or the paint is located somewhere you can t get wet then using a floor grinder is going to be your next best bet.
For this stage of the job so long as you re working on a compact concrete patch you can probably get by with a wire scrub brush or a paint scraper.
React quickly while the paint is still wet using an old rag to mop up as much of the spilled paint as possible taking care not to spread paint.
Use a paintbrush or a paint sprayer to apply the paint stripper.
Soda blasting is a great way to remove paint from large areas of concrete.
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.
Using either hand sanitizer or a soap cleaning solution made from 2 tablespoons dishwashing detergent and 1 gallon warm water scrub with a wire or heavy duty brush to lift up the paint.
Using a floor grinder with a diamond grinding wheel can be another effective method for removing paint from concrete.
Sweep the area with a broom to get rid of any loose dirt and debris.
Paint can be applied to the concrete to gain a fresh new look.
Remove paint stripper residue.
Paint stains on concrete completely disappear using this method leaving you with a clean surface for repainting if necessary.