Removing Old Paint From Cement Floor

Whether you spilled some paint on your concrete driveway or got paint splatters on your concrete floor while painting the walls use the right products and methods to remove it safely and effectively.

Removing old paint from cement floor.

When it comes time to apply a new coat removing the old one can be a major hassle. Paint spills on a concrete floor can be vanquished with commercial cleaners. An effective method for removing paint stains from concrete is to use floor grinders with diamond wheels. When you set out to remove paint from concrete the first thing to do is clean the surface of the concrete thoroughly.

You ll need a few special supplies to remove epoxy from concrete. Use a paint scraper to scrape up any thick globs of paint that are sticking up off of the concrete. In this video i use an angle grinder with a diamond wheel and dust collection to remove old floor paint from a concrete porch. Then put on a dust mask gloves and protective eyewear.

To remove paint from concrete first sweep the concrete to clean the area you ll be working on. Clean the concrete surface thoroughly and let dry. Still you may need to use a little elbow grease to work the acrylic out of the porous surface of your concrete. Although latex paint is easier to remove while it s wet it can still be removed even if it has already dried.

Method 2 to remove paint from concrete with soda blasting. First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris. Epoxy is often used to coat garage floors. It should be used only if you plan to have a topping of cement because the grinder often leaves behind scrapes on the concrete.