Then take a thick plastic scraper and strip off the gel along with the paint from the concrete surface.
Stripping paint porch floor.
Once you ve covered the concrete with a generous layer of paint stripper let it sit for six to eight hours.
If you re uncertain your best bet is to opt for an oil based paint stripper.
Stop the sander periodically to clean the.
You don t need to apply remover to areas where there is no paint.
First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.
Another alternative to linseed oil would be stain either solid or semi transparent.
Apply the acid directly from the bottle with a sponge or cloth.
Apply most removers using a paint brush.
The final would need sanding to bring back to fresh wood.
Depending on the paint you can rent or buy a paint heating gun which is alot hotter than a blow dryer which softens the old paint and allows easy scraping.
Soy based strippers are safe non toxic and easy to use.
Guide the sander across the porch floor using smooth back and forth passes.
If the paint comes off it is latex.
Next apply a chemical paint.
It loosens the tough dry paint to an extent.
Allow it to remain on the paint long enough to dissolve the paint.
If it does not you are dealing with oil based paint.
Scrape loose paint using a paint scraper until all peeling paint has been removed.
Apply the gel on the paint stain and allow it to settle for a while.
When the paint is soft you can pry it of with a hand scraper and wire brush then rinse with fresh water.
Of the two types of paint latex is by far the easiest to remove.
Apply paint remover onto paint that is holding fast to the wood.
Work in small sections to remove old paint.
They are found in the form of gel.
Paint spills on a concrete floor can be vanquished with commercial cleaners.
Wash the porch using soap and water to remove any dirt and allow the area to dry completely.
Allow the remover to sit on the paint the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer usually at least one hour to enable the chemicals to loosen the paint from the wood.