How Do You Remove Paint From A Cement Floor?
Concrete is a porous material which allowes liquids to easily be absorbed into the surface. If a painting project is going on next to a cement floor, there’s a good chance that not all of the paint will make it to the wall and some will end up on the cement. Paint can be removed from concrete with a few products rented and or purchased from home improvement stores including Home Depot and Lowe’s. Wear eye protection, rubber gloves and a respirator with an organic vapor cartridge. Toxic chemical paint strippers will remove paint quickly; however, they can be harmful to your health if you don’t wear a respirator. Pressure wash the concrete. Pressure washers can be rented from hardware stores including Lowe’s and Home Depot. Use a 3000psi-pressure washer and a 40-degree nozzle. Most paint will come up with a pressure washer. Use a paint stripper to remove the paint. A paint stripper is a liquid or gel solvent used to remove paint and to clean the underlying surface. Apply the paint stripp
