Remove Paint from Tar Mac

jayo2004

Hi i have a problem with paint all over the tar mac in the back yard. My 3 year old son decided to do some painting i have a power hose and tried to remove it but it takes so long to get the smallest bit off and also damages the tar mac. I was told to try petrol but not to sure about this?? I was also told about a black tar mac paint but am afraid i will have patch's all over the garden. Any help or idea's woud be great. Thanks!!

mad m

matt black paint might be the only answer.It might fade/blend in after some walking on it.

Goodluck

rooferPete

Hi Jayo,

Depending on the type of paint, I presume oil based due to the difficulty in removing it ?

Perhaps a "cover up" would be a product by Rubberoid basically a black refresher paint that apply all over the tarmac.

I can't recall the name but if you call them at (01) 8855090 they may sell you a 25 litre drum that covers quite an area.

Petrol or diesel will break up the oils in the tarmac and cause major damage because the bitumen content will remain soft.

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Debracd

Or ya could just get more colourful paint and paint a lovely hop scotch grid for your 3yr old

mad m

Debracd wrote:

Or ya could just get more colourful paint and paint a lovely hop scotch grid for your 3yr old

Not a bad idea at all.

FrankGrimes

Depending on how big the job is and how keen you are on completely removing the paint this crowd might be worth a look: http://www.stripperspaintremovers.com/

they specialise in non-abrasive paint removers - the gear removes the paint not your scrubbing so the material underneath is not damaged. I'm sure theyll have something to suit.

I just got a shipment of their Klingstrip and have been truly amazed at the job it has done of removing 50years worth of gloss from my stairs - its completely back to the original wood.

I have no association with that crowd, just read about their stuff on askaboutmoney.com and am delighted I found it cos it has saved me hours of labour.