Paint on sidewalk and concrete porch

[Markgkda]

I looked at a job today that someone had painted the concrete walk and porch. The paint is flaking in some spots but mostly seems adhered rathe well. Customer wants it off and severe pressure isnt the solution. I am thinking of using lightly sprayed graffiti remover to break it down for easier wash off? Any suggestions or experience with this type of situation? Customer did some removal with a residential washer on the walk but it came off slow obviously with that type of unit. I will do a test with washer but would like to be prepared with some sort of chem to help breakdown the paint if needed. Thoughts?? I have found some research online talking about using an acid but my experience says use an alkaline / caustic to break down the paint not an acid??

 

[john neilson]

I would say you would need a low speed floor scrubber with a sanding disk, I personally think the pressure washer will not be consistent or even. Time wise I feel the scrubber will be faster.

 

[Everett Abrams]

I have had to sand blast in the past to remove it effectively. This was after trying to use a pressure washer and strippers.

 

[AZ PowerWash Pros]

I would roll on a stripper, use hot water, and turbo nozzle. I think I could get that up. But hard to tell in the picture.

 

[Doug Rucker]

Make sure you document the areas the customer tried himself and agree that you not responsible for any underlying damage he may have caused.

 

[Rapid HotClean]

Make sure you document the areas the customer tried himself and agree that you not responsible for any underlying damage he may have caused.

Absolutely, positively for sure!!

 

[junker1]

you really need to find out exactly what it is that's on the concrete in order to find out what to use to remove it, but I have a feeling its Going to be tough to remove no matter what you use.

 

[Doug Rucker]

you really need to find out exactly what it is that's on the concrete in order to find out what to use to remove it, but I have a feeling its Going to be tough to remove no matter what you use.

+10000000

 

[Tony R]

Really hot water has usually been what has removed the paint for us. Like 190 degrees +. Put in a smaller tip if need be to really heat the water

 

[Paul Kassander]

If the concrete was dirty when they applied it you may get lucky with hot water and pressure. I would use a water base stripper on the surface let it dwell and keep it from drying and it should come right off. Some areas may require a 2nd or 3rd coat but it should come off.