Can I use a normal sander to remove some paint from my outdoor cement porch floor?

Question

Can I use a normal sander to remove some paint from my outdoor cement porch floor?

Answer 1

A belt sander works pretty well with coarse or emery paper

Answer 2

You can try, but I don't think it will work very well. Might as well try a power washer on it, but since concrete is porous, it will probably only remove some/most of the paint. The only other way is to use a bushing hammer on it to break off the top layer of concrete.

Answer 3

Cathy, heres what i would do:

1.  sand

2.  paint remover

3.  paint scraper, I have a jewel in paint scrapers

4.  torch

5.  chipper

One of these methods will surely work.