Removing polymer cement splatter

[ive]

Hi all. Have some splatter on pavers. Looking to take it off. Tried soaking it in salt water, dish soap with hot water. Not working.

Any tips? Thank you very much in advance.

 

[rlitman]

My first go-to would be to try vinegar (maybe with some heat). But you should probably find the instructions on the cement bag regarding cleanup, or call their 800 number. The right solvent is depends on what the polymer is, and it's state of cure.

 

[ive]

Tried vinegar as well. Calling sounds like a good idea

 

[rlitman]

If you don't get a good answer from the polymer manufacturer, you could always ask the paver manufacturer about the most aggressive cleaning options on the table that won't damage the paver. A stiff brush and something that's not abrasive on the paver.

I can't tell from the picture, but is that paver a porcelain tile?

Anyway, time is always of the essence with cleanup of a curing chemical. The longer it has to cure, the more stuck it becomes.

 

[ive]

Yes. I feel the pain of not cleaning it up right away now.

It’s a cement paver. Got a finish on it. Gonna call the manufacturer of the polymer Monday.

 

[Youngandfree]

I'd try NMD80.

 

[finn]

The only thing I found that works is grinding, and you’re not going to like the damage it does to the surface.

 

[ive]

Thanks guys. Won’t grind but I will look at nmd80

 

[jhelrey]

Time. It will wear off.

Walnut blasting would probably remove it without damage.

 

[ive]

Thank you.