How To Remove Old Paint From Garage Floor Video

There are several options of stripping off your garage floor paint and some are simpler and less hazardous than others.

How to remove old paint from garage floor video.

First use a putty knife to scrape off loose paint then sweep the area around the stain. Choose a product that is either a water based floor epoxy or a solvent thinned epoxy. Apply sealant liberally but be sure to roll it out evenly. Removing garage floor paint is the recommended option if the paint is old chipping and flaking in these cases the old paint is too damaged to be used as a base coat for a new coat.

Use a nylon brush along the edges of your garage and use a roller lint free all purpose solvent and water resistant with a medium nap to apply the rest of the sealant. If you re going to paint the garage floor allow the sealant primer to dry thoroughly at least 8 hours. Removing paint spills from linoleum or vinyl floors without damaging the surface can be tricky. However with a few simple steps you should be able to get rid of them.

Paint stains can be hard to remove. Mix a solution of tsp and water follow directions on the label and wear glove. Start with dish soap and warm water blotting up as much as possible. Remove stuck on residue.

For this stage of the job so long as you re working on a compact concrete patch you can probably get by with a wire scrub brush or a paint scraper.