How do I remove oil-based paint from concrete paving stone?
I had a sloppy painting crew who were totally out of control when spray-painting the siding of our home. They ruined the appearance of my new brick patio. Removal of paint spills or overspray from porous masonry surfaces is difficult. ProSoCo, a manufacturer of products for masonry, markets Heavy Duty Paint Stripper, which can be effective in solving your problem. One application can dissolve heavy accumulation of paint, restoring the masonry surface to its original appearance. However, the product should be pretested in each situation to assure that it is suitable for your type of surface and paint coating removal. Although the product contains no methanol, methylene chloride, or chlorinated solvents, and is water-rinsable and nonflammable, great care must be taken to avoid harm to building occupants, pedestrians, nearby property and nonmasonry surfaces that may come in contact with the remover, remover residue or fumes. The paint stripper is for exterior use only, where adequate vent
