# How to Use Heat to Remove the Paint From a Painted Concrete Driveway
Things You'll Need
- Broom or blower
- Scraper
- Gloves
- Respirator
- Heat gun
Instructions
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Sweep or blow all dust, dirt and other contaminants from your concrete driveway. Make sure you remove all leaves, branches and other objects from the area, as the heat gun can easily cause such things to catch on fire.
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Remove all loosened or chipped paint using a razor scraper or plastic scraper. Remove as much paint as you can now so that you have less work to do with the heat gun.
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Wear protective gloves and a respirator when working with a heat gun. Set the gun to a low heat setting and hold it 6 inches or more above the painted surface.
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Apply the heat to the paint and observe as the paint peels away. Increase the heat as necessary as you work. Scrape the paint away from the concrete with the scraper as it bubbles off the surface from the heat.
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Deactivate the gun and scrape away loosened paint. Continue to apply the heat and remove the paint until the job is done.
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