In order to get a clean look from fresh paint or to revert to a bare concrete look you will need to begin the project by removing.
Removing old paint from concrete floor.
Paint can be applied to the concrete to gain a fresh new look.
Concrete walls and floors will last for many years.
Still you may need to use a little elbow grease to work the acrylic out of the porous surface of your concrete.
When you set out to remove paint from concrete the first thing to do is clean the surface of the concrete thoroughly.
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.
However if there are any stains on it you need to know how to remove it efficiently.
Using a floor grinder with a diamond grinding wheel can be another effective method for removing paint from concrete.
Concrete floors are one of the most inexpensive and low maintenance flooring options.
But you really really need to be careful using one of these because during the process of removing the paint the grinder will almost always leave marks on the concrete.
Paint stains on concrete completely disappear using this method leaving you with a clean surface for repainting if necessary soda blasting is also an environmentally friendly way to remove paint from concrete and causes no damage to the underlying concrete.
To remove paint from concrete first sweep the concrete to clean the area you ll be working on.
Over time layers of paint will build up on the concrete and eventually begin to flake and peel.
Use a paint scraper to scrape up any thick globs of paint that are sticking up off of the concrete.
Then put on a dust mask gloves and protective eyewear.
Although latex paint is easier to remove while it s wet it can still be removed even if it has already dried.
In this video i use an angle grinder with a diamond wheel and dust collection to remove old floor paint from a concrete porch.
How to remove epoxy paint from concrete.
Method 2 to remove paint from concrete with soda blasting.
Clean the concrete surface thoroughly and let dry.
You ll need a few special supplies to remove epoxy from concrete.
Soda blasting is a great way to remove paint from large areas of concrete.