How Do You Remove Epoxy Floor Coating?
Epoxy floor coatings are commonly used on concrete floors in homes and businesses. They’re highly resistant to stains and easy to clean because water beads on the surface, as it does on a kitchen countertop. Whether the epoxy wears down or you just want to change the color of your floor, you may need to remove the old coat of epoxy at some point. It usually comes off fairly easily. Sweep up any dirt and debris and vacuum to remove fine particles. Open the windows to ventilate the room. Don rubber gloves, protective glasses and a painter’s mask to avoid breathing in fumes. Spray or pour on an epoxy floor stripper, applying it to one section of floor at a time. Use solvent- or water-based stripper, depending on the type of epoxy applied to the floor. If the epoxy is water-based, use a water-based stripper. The All Things Concrete website recommends using an environmentally-safe, soy-based stripper that emits no harmful fumes. Spread the stripper with a mop or broom. Shut all the doors an
