Soy based strippers are safe non toxic and easy to use.
Stripping paint porch floor.
Allow it to remain on the paint long enough to dissolve the paint.
Work in small sections to remove old paint.
Stop the sander periodically to clean the.
When the paint is soft you can pry it of with a hand scraper and wire brush then rinse with fresh water.
Apply most removers using a paint brush.
Then take a thick plastic scraper and strip off the gel along with the paint from the concrete surface.
Next apply a chemical paint.
First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.
If the paint comes off it is latex.
How long can vary depending on how old and hard the paint is.
Paint spills on a concrete floor can be vanquished with commercial cleaners.
It loosens the tough dry paint to an extent.
If it does not you are dealing with oil based paint.
Another alternative to linseed oil would be stain either solid or semi transparent.
Apply paint remover onto paint that is holding fast to the wood.
Do not attempt to rush the sander.
Depending on the paint you can rent or buy a paint heating gun which is alot hotter than a blow dryer which softens the old paint and allows easy scraping.
Apply the gel on the paint stain and allow it to settle for a while.
Scrape loose paint using a paint scraper until all peeling paint has been removed.
If you re uncertain your best bet is to opt for an oil based paint stripper.
You don t need to apply remover to areas where there is no paint.
Wash the porch using soap and water to remove any dirt and allow the area to dry completely.
The final would need sanding to bring back to fresh wood.
Apply the acid directly from the bottle with a sponge or cloth.
Once you ve covered the concrete with a generous layer of paint stripper let it sit for six to eight hours.
Of the two types of paint latex is by far the easiest to remove.
Allow the remover to sit on the paint the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer usually at least one hour to enable the chemicals to loosen the paint from the wood.