emultion on concrete

lyndyloo · 29 Jul 2005

can anyone tell me how to remove great dollops of emulsion that have been dropped onto concrete when my house was painted recently, I have tried a power washer with no success, and am at a loss as to how to remove it. I would be greatful for any tips. thanks.

Nige F · 30 Jul 2005

As a DIY solution.....try a steam wallpaper stripper...might

soften it

lyndyloo · 30 Jul 2005

Nige F said:
As a DIY solution.....try a steam wallpaper stripper...might soften it

Thanks Nige will give it a go! wish me luck. lyndyloo.

Zampa · 24 Aug 2005

Did it work?

lyndyloo · 24 Aug 2005

Have been on holiday, and since i got back the weather has been to bad to get on my hands and knees outside, so have put the job on hold for a little while. Will post results when they hopfully happen. thanks again for the tip. Lyndyloo.

Zampa · 24 Aug 2005

Tututututututut......excuses excuses....

If the steamer doesnt work you could try weakacid..the type they use for cleaning down brickwork...'disclean' is a brand name.

Come on..get on with it!!!

Tutututututututut!

JohnD · 16 Nov 2005

Meths will soften emulsion paint. You can try paint stripper but it's more effective on gloss. If it's hard, a wire brush should take it off.

fallingoverdrunk · 24 Nov 2005

was recommended to use undiluted Coke on something similiar - cant speak for the effectiveness as we moved subsequently....have never drunk the stuff since

dennis1394 · 27 Mar 2006

try sand blaster kit you get with karcher pressure washer that will remove it.

Scrit · 22 Apr 2006

Thought about a floor scraper?

Scrit