If the paint comes off it is latex.
Stripping paint porch floor.
Soy based strippers are safe non toxic and easy to use.
You don t need to apply remover to areas where there is no paint.
They are found in the form of gel.
Do not attempt to rush the sander.
When the paint is soft you can pry it of with a hand scraper and wire brush then rinse with fresh water.
If it does not you are dealing with oil based paint.
The final would need sanding to bring back to fresh wood.
Of the two types of paint latex is by far the easiest to remove.
How long can vary depending on how old and hard the paint is.
Wash the porch using soap and water to remove any dirt and allow the area to dry completely.
Next apply a chemical paint.
Paint spills on a concrete floor can be vanquished with commercial cleaners.
Stop the sander periodically to clean the.
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.
Scrape loose paint using a paint scraper until all peeling paint has been removed.
Apply paint remover onto paint that is holding fast to the wood.
Work in small sections to remove old paint.
Put a small amount of alcohol on a rag or cotton swab and rub this over the paint.
Another alternative to linseed oil would be stain either solid or semi transparent.
It loosens the tough dry paint to an extent.
Allow it to remain on the paint long enough to dissolve the paint.
Guide the sander across the porch floor using smooth back and forth passes.
If you re uncertain your best bet is to opt for an oil based paint stripper.
First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.
Allow the remover to sit on the paint the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer usually at least one hour to enable the chemicals to loosen the paint from the wood.
Apply most removers using a paint brush.
Once you ve covered the concrete with a generous layer of paint stripper let it sit for six to eight hours.