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Has anyone ever removed Astro-Turf from a porch?
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:30 pm
I bought a house in a older neighborhood that I have gutted.
At some point in the past, it was apparently in style to put astroturf on concrete slab porches. All of the carpet is gone, but the adhesive is still very much there. I have scraped it about as well as I can, but a lot still remains. I bought a few products from Lowe's that haven't seemed to help much. I want to get it smooth so I can stain/paint.
Anyone have experience?
At some point in the past, it was apparently in style to put astroturf on concrete slab porches. All of the carpet is gone, but the adhesive is still very much there. I have scraped it about as well as I can, but a lot still remains. I bought a few products from Lowe's that haven't seemed to help much. I want to get it smooth so I can stain/paint.
Anyone have experience?
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Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:32 pm to TheGrinch
Maybe some kind of heavy duty grinder? My hand sander is no match.
This post was edited on 10/27/14 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:32 pm to CidCock
sand it off
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:33 pm to CidCock
You're asking the wrong question.
You want to be asking, How do I remove industrial grade adhesive from a porch floor?
You want to be asking, How do I remove industrial grade adhesive from a porch floor?
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:33 pm to Salmon
I have been scraping with a chewing gum knife, but its a lot of work for a little gain.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:34 pm to KosmoCramer
quote:
You want to be asking, How do I remove industrial grade adhesive from a porch floor?
This.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:34 pm to CidCock
diamond concrete sander or acid etch
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:35 pm to CidCock
Go to autozone and buy aircraft remover, apply then pressure wash off
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:38 pm to CidCock
quote:
Has anyone ever removed Astro-Turf from a porch?
You'll probably have more success asking this question here:
Bama Board
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:38 pm to Putty
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:45 pm to Rouge
Thanks Rouge
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:48 pm to CidCock
Another question:
Is the surface flat and consistent already or would it need smoothing?
You might be better off using a commercial smoother if you're gonna have to do that any way as some on here are saying.
If you can get away with just adhesive remover that's a lot easier obviously.
Is the surface flat and consistent already or would it need smoothing?
You might be better off using a commercial smoother if you're gonna have to do that any way as some on here are saying.
If you can get away with just adhesive remover that's a lot easier obviously.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:55 pm to KosmoCramer
wonder if a heat gun would help
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:58 pm to CidCock
Muriatic acid. Pour it straight on the porch surface and you'll be good to go.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 2:59 pm to CidCock
Have you thought about covering it up with the textured paint designed for patios? They have colors and shades to make it look like concrete still.
deck over is one of the brands
deck over is one of the brands
Posted on 10/27/14 at 3:01 pm to BoatSchoolTiger
I drew a line,
I drew a line for you,
Oh what a thing to do,
And it was all yellow.
I drew a line for you,
Oh what a thing to do,
And it was all yellow.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 3:10 pm to DrunkenStuporMan
quote:
DrunkenStuporMan
I'll research this.
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