Old Paint on Concrete
Concrete paint is not a coating. It usually fails within a few years and must be removed before any real coating system goes down. Every slab is different, so recommendations depend on an on-site evaluation — we do not diagnose specific floors from photos alone.
Common causes
- Big-box garage floor paint
- Old porch and patio paint
- Well-meaning DIY paint
How we approach it
- Mechanical removal — grinding or shot-blasting
- Do not coat over failing paint
- Fresh preparation on the concrete underneath
Preparation
- On-site evaluation of the concrete and any existing coating
- Moisture and adhesion testing where warranted
- Full mechanical preparation before any new material is installed
- Compatible repair materials for cracks, spalls, and pits
Frequently asked
Can you save any of the old paint?
No. Coatings bond to concrete, not to paint that is barely holding on itself.
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