Removing glue from a concrete porch?

Question

I am going to paint a concrete porch and the only thing keeping me is patches of glue left over from the astro turf that had been removed. i had found some 30 minute adhesive remover that makes the glue come up pretty well (along with the old paint) except the scraping is just too much of a job and not really that much remover comes in one can. so i have decided too just dip a paint brush in the adhesive remover and go over the glue patches and then give it hell with a power washer. i was just wondering if anyone might have some usefull tips and might know of some well working products i cound find a a local lowes store that might work better. I am also open to hearing other methods that might be easier, Thanks!

Answer 1

i'm not sure the cost of the tool, but there is a buffer that has an attchment to scrap glue off of concrete, most tool rentals have it. there is no sand paper involved it has carbide teeth on it and does a good job with out all the harsh work.

Answer 2

If you have the ability to vent the porch, use a strong solvent to soften the glue. Wear a mask (not a dust mask, but a organic vapor mask). Work in small sections, apply a little bit of solvent and work with a scrapper. Also keep in mind that the solvents are flammable.

Answer 3

Look in the yellow pages, you should find a company that cleans or repairs concrete. You can scarify the concrete. That is removing ever so slight a layer of concrete to get to the fresh concrete and then you can paint that.

Answer 4

Kerosene or thinner works. You might want to use a cloth with it. It kinda 'melts' the glue for easier removal. If all goes well, it should come right off with the cloth.

Answer 5

i'm thinking that you could try a steam iron and some cloth. you could soften the product enough by pressing the hot iron over some cloth and then it would stick to the cloth and be lifted from the cement.