how to remove epoxy paint of concrete?

Answer 1

Epoxy concrete floor paint is a great idea for garage floors and basement floors to cover dull, gray concrete and give you attractive, easy to clean surfaces. It prevents stains from spills and leaky automobiles and helps maintain a strong concrete surface. It will greatly reduce the need for floor repairs down the road caused by salts and chemicals that chew up concrete. The benefits of epoxy floor paint include:


Strong Adhesion
Long Lasting
Rustproof
Waterproof
Heat Resistant (no hot tire pick-up)
Salt and Acid Resistance
Reduced Maintanence Costs
Nontoxic when dry
The biggest advantage of epoxy concrete floor paint is that it's become relatively inexpensive for typical homeowners and an ideal project for the do-it-yourselfer. In most cases it can be done for a few hundred dollars or less, depending on the size of the floor and the type of epoxy.

If your floor has spots that are always wet or "sweats" then you shouldn't apply concrete floor paint because there is too much moisture coming from underneath and the paint won't last very long.

There are basically three types of epoxies: 100% solids, solvent-based, and water-based.The 100% solid type is the strongest, most expensive, and most toxic and should only be handled by professionals. The solvent-based epoxies aren't as strong, but are usually reserved for industrial use. They contain 40-60% solids. The solvents are also very toxic. Take proper precautions such as good ventilation and a respirator if you choose to use solvent-based. You have to go to industrial supply stores to find them. The cheapest type is the water-based epoxies. They are not as durable as the solvent-based epoxy but are strong enough for residential use and much more user friendly with no hazardous fumes and ideal for the nonprofessional. Water-based epoxies can be found at most home improvement stores.

Epoxies also come in a variety of colors and some manufacturers even offer computerized color matching. You can also throw blended chips on top of the wet paint for a not-so-plain look.

When shopping for concrete floor paint, you will find that most brands claim epoxies are good for exterior use also. This may be true for some of the stronger coatings, but if you live in a harsh climate, I recommend that you check out acid-based and acrylic concrete stains before deciding to use paint. Stains hold up much better against mother nature.

If you decide to use epoxy concrete floor paint, the most important key to a longlasting finish is surface preparation, surface preparation, surface preparation.

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Answer 2

Hi. Are you want to know about epoxy paint. Painting is a popular finish for concrete, but a difficult one to maintain. Painted concrete often chips or peels due to inappropriate preparation and/or finishing. Many people do not realize that their finished concrete floor has been sealed with epoxy, over which paint cannot adhere well. In order to do a proper job, you must remove this epoxy before painting, and then seal the surface well to prolong the pristine look of your concrete floor.

Answer 3

I believe you can set dry ice on it and it causes it to fracture so that it can be removed