How to remove paint stains from concrete paving slabs?

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Hi there,This is my first post to this group so be gentle :)I painted the outside wall of my house yesterday, using Sandtex UltraSmooth Microseal. It rained heavily last night, I'm in Scotland,despite the weather report of clear skies. When I woke up this morningthe paint had run, despite the average drying time of four hours, andspread with a milk like consistency over the concrete paving slabs ofmy patio.My question is: how can I remove the paint from the concrete pavingslabs and restore them to there original council house "goodness"?CheersLord0

Peter Johnson · Accepted Answer

Was it more than 4 hours before the rain started? If it was ring the number on the can and tell them you want some help. (Or even if it wasn't, they should be able to advise you. If it was you might be able to talk them into adice and free paint.)

Phil L · Answer

Water, stiff brush and sand.Scour it off by scrubbing with the brush and wet sand, rinse off and repeat as many times as neccecary.

Dave · Answer

Try using a pressure washer. The paint should be quite soft if you get in quick. Even 48 hours.

Mind you, you might have to pressure wash the rest of the paving :-(

Hire, borrow or buy one and see what you can do.

Dave

Lord0 · Answer

Thanks for the replies guys - as I suspected there is no silver bulletsolution :(

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