I have just complete painting the inside of my house and have been working out of my garage. Unfortunately I was not as careful when pouring the paint in the paint in the garage and didn't think until afterwards to cover the concrete floor.
Can anyone help with how to get dried water based paint and primer off my floor?? I've tried scrubbing with Greased Lightning but it doesn't do any good. HELP!
2007-02-15 04:29:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Also, the floor is rough so a scraper won't work. I've tried a metal brush but it doesn't work either.
2007-02-15 05:09:58 · update #1
Concrete and Masonry Paint Stripper by removall or sandblast.
2007-02-15 04:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by ambernpeach 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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How do I get dried paint off my concrete floor in my garage???
I have just complete painting the inside of my house and have been working out of my garage. Unfortunately I was not as careful when pouring the paint in the paint in the garage and didn't think until afterwards to cover the concrete floor.
Can anyone help with how to get dried water based...
2015-07-31 00:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best solution is to buy a wire wheel that fits into the chuck of an electric drill. Use the wire wheel to remove the paint, but keep in mind that it will also remove dirt and grime and it will be obvious that the area has been cleaned.
Solvents so not work well on rough concrete as they tend to spread the dissolved paint and make an even bigger mess.
A power washer will also do the trick, but will be messy in an enclosed area. It will also be expensive to rent if you do not already one one.
Good luck with your paint spill problem.
2007-02-19 04:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use paint thinner or mineral spirits. Most hardware stores also carry paint stripper and spill clean up products. Any of these should take the paint off of a smooth finish cement floor.
2007-02-15 04:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by PUtuba7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a scraper, but itll probably have a mark where the paint has dried. like a lighter color of the garage floor. that maybe due to the paint pulling out the dirt from the pores of the floor
2007-02-15 04:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by joe citizen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a power washer and it will come off very easily. You will end up doing the entire garage floor and probably your sidewalks because it cleans all the old dirt out of them. They look brand new!
2007-02-15 04:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by blaze 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You stated that it was water based paint, so use warm water, with a scraper and scrub brush. Chemical paint removers, and mineral spirits do not work well on water based paint. Good luck.
2007-02-15 20:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by sub_moa_shooter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muriatic acid has little or no effect on paint, try some zip strip and a 4 inch putty knife. may take a bit of elbow grease. may take 2 applications also...
2007-02-15 05:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a Little muratic acid, let it 'work' a few minutes, rinse with water and soda, and repeat if nesisary
stone masons use it frequently...brick layers, geologists... its prety handy stuff
2007-02-15 04:38:03 · answer #9 · answered by olddogwatchin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try,"Goof Off". Or, just pressure wash it off.
2007-02-15 04:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by Amish Rebel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋