Easy Steps to Remove Concrete Sealers

With the right sealer, concrete on the floor is able to successfully withstand UV rays and water damage. The wear and tear of concrete is dependent on various factors such as long-term use, freeze-thaw cycles, abrasions, and exposure to the elements.   

A penetrating sealer for your concrete can give your floor long-lasting protection. All you would need is chemical makeup which will reduce the need for re-application of the coat.  

However, if the concrete has been paired with a surface sealer, it will have to be reapplied occasionally based on the type of sealer applied.  

Just take an example, epoxies last longer than acrylics or water-based sealers.  

Unless you apply a penetrating reactive sealer, you will finally need to know the procedure to remove the old sealer from concrete before the reapplication. Thankfully, it is an easy process which can be accomplished just in a few short steps only.   

Let us take a deeper look into the steps that required removing of a concrete sealer.  

Steps to Remove Concrete Sealer from Floor 

Before applying for a new sealer, it is very important that you make sure the old one is completely gone. Any old sealer left on the surface of concrete can hamper effectiveness of the newly applied concrete sealant, therefore preventing adherence to the surface of concrete.  

The old concrete can be removed in two ways as described: 

• Mechanical method 

• Chemical method 

In the mechanical way, some tools are used to physically grind, blast or sand the sealer. 

This method can get noisy and can also damage the concrete on the floor. During the process, there can be scratching and significant damage which is sustained during the process of removing the sealer mechanically.   

Removing Sealer with Chemicals 

Another method to remove sealers from a concrete floor or a patio is with chemicals. There are a variety of choices that you can make when it comes to choosing the right products. You might have heard that it is impossible to use muriatic acid to etch the concrete surface. Muriatic acid is used because it is less expensive than other professional products. If you go for muriatic acid, make sure you use it wisely because it can actually damage the concrete surface and can also affect people, plants, and pets.  

Products for Removing Concrete Sealer 

You don’t specifically have to buy products for removing concrete sealers. Just contact the Tuff Build flooring service providers in Melbourne.  

Our professionals know which product would go well with your floor so there is no chance of things going wrong.  

We ensure removing concrete sealers by using the best quality products.  

Suppose you are working with concrete sealers that are merely topical, at some point you might need to strip it away completely before reapplying a fresh coat. 

To add any kind of finish to your concrete like a translucent decorative finish, you would need a product that allows for the same. A concrete floor is more resistant to damage from surface abrasions and water.  

Sealing a concrete floor will make it sturdy, less dusty and will be easy to maintain. To know more about removal of concrete sealers, contact Tuff Build, concrete floor sealers in Melbourne.