How Do You Remove Paint From Cement Siding?
Look around your hometown. You may see houses more than 100 years old that still have their original siding. These houses were sided with shingles made of cement. Today, cement shingles are still a popular choice for siding a home because they are durable, long-lasting and hold paint well. However, if you want to change the paint on your siding shingles, the capacity of cement for bonding to paint can be a real obstacle. Fortunately, there are effective methods for removing paint from concrete shingles. Step 1 Soak your shingles in the solvent recommended for the paint that is on them. To soak shingles, you may be able to place a cloth soaked in solvent directly on them and let it sit; however, you may have to remove the shingle and place them in a container filled with the solvent. Step 2 Scrub the siding shingle with the stiff, natural-bristle brush to remove as much of the paint as you can. Step 3 Treat the siding shingle with a solution of one part muriatic acid and nine parts wate
