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Contractor needs to remove Tar and Driveway sealer from concrete




I recently got tar(driveway sealer) on Belgian blocks and concrete. What should I use and how should it be cleaned .

Thanks what a great site.

Carl Costantini
contractor - Flemington, New Jersey
2004



Have never tried it, but how about a hot water pressure washer [affil links] or steam cleaner [on eBay or Amazon] ? Probably want to mechanically remove as much as you can first, so you don't drive the tar into any porous surface. Paint thinner is a moderately decent solvent for tar, but you will have to be ready with the pressure washer/steam cleaner before it soaks into the surface, carrying the tar with it. If you use paint thinner, or another solvent, be careful where the runoff goes.

Tom Gallant
- Long Beach, California
2004


How would you remove tar on concrete that is throughout the interior of a house?

Lenora Everett
- Savannah, Georgia
2007


to remove tar from concrete, pour mineral turpentine [on eBay or Amazon] (Australia) on the affected areas, let the tar dissolve and remove with a high pressure water cleaner.Tough residue, in addition, will require a wire scrubbing brush.It comes up new. Cheers Rowan.

rowan macaulay
house washing - samford queensland Australia
February 17, 2008


I have severe efflorescence under 2 coats of sealer. How do I remove the sealer and then remove the efflorescence ?

Dennis Ketcham
contractor - The Villages, Florida
March 1, 2009


How do I remove driveway sealer from garage doors?

Gail Dniprenko
none - Canada
July 24, 2009




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