Paint strip

[Ron G.]

I got a request to strip this concrete floor. I did a test using HD-80 mixed @ 10oz. per gal. Dwell of about 15 mins. Didnt budge. I think its latex, not sure if its been sealed over.

I know there are strippers available that will work, just not sure what product to go with.

I'm actually thinking of offering a clean and paint over option as well. Not sure of the correct process to properly prep. Clean, acid, rinse, paint?

[Beth n Rod]

Dorado Strip 3031

Spray on, let dwell overnight, wash.
Beth

[Tom DeFrancesco]

If you are going to attempt to strip it, then Beth is right but you must make the HD-80 @ a super strength like 14-16 oz per gal. Otherwise give a grafitti removal chemical like Taginator a shot with at least a 2 hour dwell time. This has worked for me in the past with a similiar project.

[plainpainter]

Originally Posted by Tom DeFrancesco

If you are going to attempt to strip it, then Beth is right but you must make the HD-80 @ a super strength like 14-16 oz per gal. Otherwise give a grafitti removal chemical like Taginator a shot with at least a 2 hour dwell time. This has worked for me in the past with a similiar project.

I haven't been able to dissolve HD-80 at those concentrations.

[Beth n Rod]

Originally Posted by plainpainter

I haven't been able to dissolve HD-80 at those concentrations.

Dan's right. Over 10 per gallon it won't. You can boost it with something like 633 ADD by ACR products ACR PRODUCTS or you can buy a paint stripper.

Beth

[plainpainter]

I bet with HD-80 and the 633 Beth talks about, and a surface cleaner with 200 degree water - that stuff would come off like a charm!

[Beth n Rod]

That might just do it. But that 633 - you need to mix it really hot. Paint it a pain. I'll ask Rod to chime in later.

Beth

[Ron G.]

Originally Posted by Beth n Rod

Dorado Strip 3031

Spray on, let dwell overnight, wash.
Beth

Thanks Beth.

I think I'm really going to push the strip on this job. I would hate to paint over this mess, only to get a call back because of blistering / cracking.

Just wanted to make sure it could be stripped w/ a chem.

[Beth n Rod]

Be sure you price your chems before you price the job. Some paint strippers are very expensive....

Beth