Remove High Gloss from Concrete Slabs

grungefreak1

Hi,

My lovely little son splashed some white high gloss paint on my concrete patio slabs. Is there any solution to getting it off?

I don't mind how rough a chemical I have to use as the slabs are old. I just want to remove the white paint.

Thanks.

GF

antoinolachtnai

Nitromors? Look for paint strippers in the hardware shop. Be sure to buy appropriate protection.

It might have been absorbed into the concrete though, if they were very dry (unlikely in this weather).

A power washer might help too, if you have one already.

Be careful. Nitromors doesn't mix well with kids, even less well than gloss paint.

antoin.

Nonmonotonic

Caustic soda (drain cleaner) and a nylon pot scrubber.

Use extreme protection for yourself i.e goggles, rubber gloves, nylon raingear (top & bottom). Caustic soda dissolves anything organic i.e you, child, cat, dog etc. This is the best method to remove paint off anything but be very very careful and use copious amounts of water to wash away (dont power wash due to splashing).

Add appropriate amount of caustic to water to plastic container (basin?) Dont add water to Caustic. Spread solution on paint area and leave for appropriate period to allow the Caustic to dissolve the paint. Gently rub the brush over the affected area (minimise splashes). You may have to repeat this process several times to completely remove all traces of paint. Flush with gallons of water to remove all traces of the Caustic.

grungefreak1

Thanks.

GF