Trying To Remove Clued Down Vinyl Off Porch
Hi All,
I have recently run into a problem in trying to get clued down vinly flooring off of a concrete porch.
The house is over 60 years old, some one painted the porch but it has been flaking over the years.
Then in their infinite wisdom, they clued the vinyl on top. They also painted the copper gutters with lead paint.....If I could find that person I would beat them senseless. (smile)
As of yesterday I have used various methods in trying to get both off, including putting Muratic acid, full strength, onto it. For the most part it didnt even phase the vinyl or the paint.
Other than going thru sanding disk.....does anyone have any advice.
This is about 650 square feet of porch.
Thanks NC
i'd use a heating gun for the vinyl on the porch - that oughtta do it. as a matter of fact, i'd consider saving myself all that time and just put down some all-weather carpeting (like turf) in a nice neutral color and call it a day. may cost a couple hundred for enough to cover that size porch but for time/value could be worth it.
i'd also just paint over the gutters. i wouldn't think outside is where you'd have to worry much about the lead paint (unless you know people who lick gutters, hahaha, j/k). painting over should suffice. if you're really worried about it or it looks awful, just replace them cheaply.[ Edited by jackman on Date 02/20/2004 ]
Heat gun........don't know why I didnt think of that............dah.
The copper gutters are in really bad shape in regards to the paint. I consider it a sin to paint copper.
There were two downspouts added, probably about 20 years ago...they are not copper. Of course they are the ones that rusted out.......other then some genius painting them.....they are in good shape.
So far I have explained to the parties interested in buying the house, that it would be beneficial to the next owner to reclaim the copper gutter.......a weekend job.
I always thought the indoor / outdoor carpet looked cheap. This house is an older larger home, eary 1940's, with alot of character. I figured putting a fresh coat of paint on the porch would be cheaper and keep inline with the neighborhood.
thanks for the input.
NC
If the heat gun doesn't work, you might have some success with a diamond blade grinder meant for concrete.
. To each his own.
There also is a product that isn't actually paint, but a "concrete paint" (cement based) for lack of a better description. Bonds well, and the effect is an old world look with color variations. The brand name escapes me right now. PM me if you'd like the brand name and I'll look it up. It's available at many paint stores. Paint is cheaper, but I like the look of this stuff...more artistic. My husband does not like it
Terry