Concrete coating removal is the process of stripping a concrete surface of its existing coating. It is done as a concrete coating preparation or to repair the damaged concrete surface. This can be done in outdoor projects or in indoor spaces. Concrete coatings can be removed mechanically or chemically depending on the coating material and limitations in job-site, material and expertise.
While preparing a concrete coating can be done to bare surfaces, it can also be done to concrete surfaces with an existing coating. This is why it was mentioned earlier that removal of concrete coating can be done to prepare a concrete surface. The similarities between the two involve clearing the concrete surface of any coating, dirt or residue. This ensures that the coating will adhere effectively to the substrate.
Why remove an existing coating?
How It’s Done: Preparation & Removal
Concrete coatings can be removed either through a chemical or mechanical process. This is done to properly prepare the substrate for a new coating application.
Mechanical Stripping – Removal techniques in mechanical stripping are done using physical abrasives. Techniques include, shotblasting, scarification, and diamond grinding or sanding. These stripping techniques are aggressive and are preferred by those who want to expose the concrete aggregate.
However, risks include damaging or altering the concrete surface making it uneven and causing it to appear through a new coating. It is ideal for a textured effect that goes with concrete staining. The textured effect is also ideal for decorative applications such as overlays, epoxies, thick coatings, and polished concrete.
Chemical Stripping – Coatings can be stripped off by using aggressive chemical abrasives that dissolve the coating film or break down the bond between the coating and substrate. Methylene chloride is a popular chemical abrasive that is highly effective in removing layers of coating in one application. However, it is known for being a high-level environmental pollutant and emitting highly toxic fumes.
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A stamped overlay is a versatile application that makes a lasting impression on your surfaces. It can be used over new or old concrete surfaces and even on stucco, drywall, brick and many other surfaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It would cost around $2 to $6 per square foot.
There are a lot of ways to get rid of broken concrete. You can haul it over to a construction and demolition facility while you can also give it to a local building supplies retailer. You can also hire a professional junk hauling company to come to pick it up.
