Allow it to remain on the paint long enough to dissolve the paint.
Stripping paint porch floor.
Apply most removers using a paint brush.
If the paint comes off it is latex.
Put a small amount of alcohol on a rag or cotton swab and rub this over the paint.
They are found in the form of gel.
First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.
Apply paint remover onto paint that is holding fast to the wood.
Guide the sander across the porch floor using smooth back and forth passes.
Do not attempt to rush the sander.
It loosens the tough dry paint to an extent.
When the paint is soft you can pry it of with a hand scraper and wire brush then rinse with fresh water.
Then take a thick plastic scraper and strip off the gel along with the paint from the concrete surface.
Of the two types of paint latex is by far the easiest to remove.
Another alternative to linseed oil would be stain either solid or semi transparent.
The final would need sanding to bring back to fresh wood.
If you re uncertain your best bet is to opt for an oil based paint stripper.
Stop the sander periodically to clean the.
If it does not you are dealing with oil based paint.
Work in small sections to remove old paint.
Apply the acid directly from the bottle with a sponge or cloth.
Wash the porch using soap and water to remove any dirt and allow the area to dry completely.
Once you ve covered the concrete with a generous layer of paint stripper let it sit for six to eight hours.
Soy based strippers are safe non toxic and easy to use.
Scrape loose paint using a paint scraper until all peeling paint has been removed.
Depending on the paint you can rent or buy a paint heating gun which is alot hotter than a blow dryer which softens the old paint and allows easy scraping.
Apply the gel on the paint stain and allow it to settle for a while.
Next apply a chemical paint.
How long can vary depending on how old and hard the paint is.