How Can Pine Tar Be Removed From Stone?
Pine Tar Defining pine tar, and what it actually is, can be an important step in removing it from stone. Most people refer to pine tar or pine pitch as the sap from pine trees that drips from the trunks and branches. Manufactured pine tar, on the other hand, is usually much darker (black rather than brown), though just as viscous and sticky as pine sap. Extracted from pine wood by drying out wood and burning it, this pine tar is often used for projects such as roofing to help coat wooden shingles and such. Most techniques that will remove pine sap will also remove pine tar, but it’s important to know the difference just in case. Removal The way that pine tar or sap is removed from any material, stone included, is to use a cleaning agent that breaks it down and makes it easier to wipe away. There are a number of materials that will break down pine tar and sap that are fairly easy to procure as well. Gasoline, WD-40, paint cleaner and rubbing alcohol should all do the job easily enough.
