Paint Remover for Concrete?

**delikid** · 10-17-2007, 10:24 AM

Hello All,

We just closed on our new house Friday. Sunday, I was moving some paint cans in a box (you know what`s coming) and the bottom busted open... and a can hit and opened on the concrete floor...

The floor is not sealed. I`m sure that means the paint soaked into the concrete some.

SO... I`m hoping all you smart folks out there know of a paint remover I can get over the counter, other than something like Methylene Chloride. If MC is the only thing that will get all the paint off, then I`ll have to use it. But, I`d prefer not too.

Any wisdom you can offer is appreciated!

Cheers,

Ian

**BigJimZ28** · 10-17-2007, 10:34 AM

what kind of paint?

I would start with a pressure washer!

good luck

**AppliedColors** · 10-17-2007, 12:33 PM

Cement Remover

**delikid** · 10-17-2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

what kind of paint?

Exterior Gloss Latex, Green.

**delikid** · 10-17-2007, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by AppliedColors

Cement Remover

Thanks! I might look into that... But, I need something OTC so I can go ahead and get started on the paint clean up to be ready for another garage project.

**BlueZero** · 10-17-2007, 03:51 PM

I don`t think you want the cement remover. I think Applied Colors misread your post. That will remove cement from paint but not paint from cement.

**imported_Blake** · 10-17-2007, 04:21 PM

Goof off or Krud Killer work well with small smatters of dried latex but if you have a lot then I would try a good APC straight and power wash.

I just bought a new house and the builder`s painter was a slob. I found "Goof Off II" worked very well on latex paint he had got all over the ceramics etc.

Good Luck