# How to Remove Paint from Concrete
Removing old or faded paint from concrete can give a concrete floor, wall or outdoor surface a new lease on life. It's also an important first step to complete before applying any new finish to concrete such as paint or urethane.
Things You'll Need
- Cleaning Supplies
- Scraping tool or sandpaper
- Bucket to collect stripped paint
- Solvent or stripping agent
Instructions
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Clean the surface carefully to remove all traces of grease, dirt, moisture or other substances.
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Decide what method you will use to remove the paint: scraping or by applying a solvent or stripping agent. Scraping or sandpaper can mar the concrete surface. Solvents and stripping agents can be toxic and don't work for all types of paint and concrete surfaces.
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Remove the paint using the method you've selected.
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Collect stripped paint for disposal. Contact your local hazardous materials coordinator for disposal information.
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Rinse the concrete surface with water.
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