Removing paint from tarmac

rickaddams · **Posted: 25-05-2010 , 06:02 AM** #1

Hi Guys

Was looking for some info on removing paint from my tarmac after painting our house ...its only a few areas here and there after our dog got his paw prints in the paint tray and left an unsightly trail around the place... luckily enough its just on the one side of the house .....would we need to redo the whole place or is there something out there to remove just the affected areas ......appreciate any help on this one .....many thanx

Barry

smokeyeyes · **Posted: 25-05-2010 , 10:33 AM** #2

Hi Barry, Have you tried using a really strong power washer? It worked for us when paint spilled on patio while painting back of house and there was quite a lot of it. Takes a bit of perseverance but it works.

mdemps · **Posted: 25-05-2010 , 03:26 PM** #3

I just paint over with bit of black matt paint, this is fine if its only small areas here and there.

rickaddams · **Posted: 26-05-2010 , 10:47 PM** #4

Thanx for the response guys .....havent really thought about the power washer as my own one seems to be lacking power prob the pressure in my area I expect but gonna give it a try anyway...and if that fails might try the matt paint option as looked at it again today and most of it seems to be fading so only a few spots to take care of now .....many thanx to you both for your suggestions .

Regards

Rick

mw100860 · **Posted: 27-05-2010 , 02:33 PM** #5

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Originally Posted by rickaddams

Thanx for the response guys .....havent really thought about the power washer as my own one seems to be lacking power prob the pressure in my area I expect but gonna give it a try anyway...and if that fails might try the matt paint option as looked at it again today and most of it seems to be fading so only a few spots to take care of now .....many thanx to you both for your suggestions .

Regards

Rick

Hi rick, I'd be careful using a strong power washer, could dislodge some of the stones in your tarmac

marydoyle · **Posted: 27-05-2010 , 09:18 PM** #6

pour some hot tar on it

rickaddams · **Posted: 27-05-2010 , 09:32 PM** #7

Thanx again guys.......mw as I say my power washer isn't that powerful so might try that option first .....Mary thats also a very good idea about the hot tar but where could I get this in a small quantity ? Ill check around the hardware stores......Ill let you all know how I get on ...........many thanx again

Rick

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	Posted: 25-05-2010 , 06:02 AM #1
rickaddams Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 307	Removing paint from tarmac Hi Guys Was looking for some info on removing paint from my tarmac after painting our house ...its only a few areas here and there after our dog got his paw prints in the paint tray and left an unsightly trail around the place... luckily enough its just on the one side of the house .....would we need to redo the whole place or is there something out there to remove just the affected areas ......appreciate any help on this one .....many thanx Barry

	Posted: 25-05-2010 , 10:33 AM #2
smokeyeyes Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow Posts: 725	Hi Barry, Have you tried using a really strong power washer? It worked for us when paint spilled on patio while painting back of house and there was quite a lot of it. Takes a bit of perseverance but it works.

	Posted: 25-05-2010 , 03:26 PM #3
mdemps Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4	Removin paint from tarmac I just paint over with bit of black matt paint, this is fine if its only small areas here and there.

	Posted: 26-05-2010 , 10:47 PM #4
rickaddams Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 307	tarmac paint Thanx for the response guys .....havent really thought about the power washer as my own one seems to be lacking power prob the pressure in my area I expect but gonna give it a try anyway...and if that fails might try the matt paint option as looked at it again today and most of it seems to be fading so only a few spots to take care of now .....many thanx to you both for your suggestions . Regards Rick

	Posted: 27-05-2010 , 09:18 PM #6
marydoyle Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	pour some hot tar on it

	Posted: 27-05-2010 , 09:32 PM #7
rickaddams Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Limerick Posts: 307	tarmac Thanx again guys.......mw as I say my power washer isn't that powerful so might try that option first .....Mary thats also a very good idea about the hot tar but where could I get this in a small quantity ? Ill check around the hardware stores......Ill let you all know how I get on ...........many thanx again Rick