Paint overspray on floor

[Steve in UT]

Painters got a lot of overspray on my garage floor. Anyone had to deal with removing overspray? I'm hoping the power sprayer will take it off. I am open to suggestions. I am planning on densifying and sealing soon.

 

[Cairo94507]

Not sure how big the area is but try using a clay-mitt with some detail spray or soapy water on it. A lot of shops get cars coming in with paint overspray on them and they use a clay-mitt and it comes right off. Worth a try.

 

[Jazz1]

I get overspray on my garage floor all the time. Its just wears off until I'm painting again.

 

[Mamps66]

Assuming it is bare concrete (not sealed) acetone will get it off but is pretty strong stuff. Goof off isn't a bad option. Buy a gallon of it at the hardware for $15 or so, put in a spray bottle and spray on the floor before power washing, should come right off.

 

[jjanes60]

if paint is latex and fairly recent, you can spray with krud kutter and brushing briskly. a good pressure with a turbo nozzle should finish the job.

 

[captaindiode]

Acetone is very dangerous in large open amounts. We had a flash fire a work when it was used to remove carpet glue from concrete. This was during the summer and it was hot. Two employees were burned pretty good on the arms and legs. They had sprayed it on the floor and were scrapping up the glue and boom the room was on fire. It was over before it really started.

 

[Steve in UT]

Thanks for the responses. I'll probably give them all a try and report back on what works best.

 

[nadogail]

Goof Off is re-labeled Xylene