How do I remove old paint spots from brick patio? Spots are imbedded in brick.?

Answer 1

Wish I could be more encouraging but once the paint is absorbed it's pretty well impossible to get it out. It's kind of like the paint and the brick have become "one".

However, you could try Muriatic Acid. It's not expensive and you'll find it at some hardware stores. You'll need protective gloves and a face shield. This is strong stuff so best to use as directed on the container. But first use a regular paint stripper to remove as much surface paint as possible.

Good luck to you

Jimmy

Answer 2

Please don't use a powersprayer as someone above suggested. Unless you have someone like an exterior house painter or someone who has used a high power sprayer before, you can do more damage to your house, the siding, the insulation, create water damage, leaks----it's not pretty when power washers are used by DIYers.

Depending on the type of paint it is---latex water-base, oil-base, or primer-- how big the spots are that you're talking about--can you feel a rounded top on the "drip" or is the paint level onto the surface?--- and how long the paint has been there, you may need to just buy a concrete tinting paint (a quart or so) that you can just touch-up over the paint spots.

If they are pretty thick "spots" or drops, hopefully they are latex or oil-based paint, which is thicker. Try to use a tweezer to pinch off the rounded tops of the drops. The paint should seem "stretchy" as you pull the "bubble" up. You may be able to take off the spots one at the time with the tweezers.

Answer 3

recommendations incorporate scraping heavy deposits of paint off the brick, cord brushing something of the forged paint off the brick, and then a solvent (like Goof Off cleanser) for removing residue from the brick. The purpose is to get rid of the forged residue previous to the solvent application, by way of fact the solvent could additionally make the stain bigger if there remains good paint left on the brick. The final merchandise is to potential wash the brick with severe tension (2000-2500 psi) with a concrete floor cleanser fabric blended with warm water for the time of the tension washer. each from time to time the cleanser may be offered at motor vehicle factors grant shops.

Answer 4

This is a old trick take another brick and rub it on the spot's not only will it get the paint off it will some what stain the spots you use it on.
someone who's painted over 35 yr.s exp.

Answer 5

You need to rent or borrow a pressure washer, not one of those little canadian tire crappie home models, rent one at a rental that's a commercial/industrial gas powered unit. They're very easy to use, and they have different changeable tips for various applications. Some can cut through wood or concrete, that's how powerful they are. I used one to clean up my trailer, what a difference. It will clean up your patio and look like new stones again. Try it, guarantee it will work for you.

Answer 6

A high pressure washer may do the job. You can probably rent one for 20 or 30 dollars a day.

Answer 7

a jet washer or paint remover and a wire brush.

Answer 8

sand blast it or paint it

Answer 9

jack hammer