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How to remove Tar & Driveway sealer from concrete




Q. 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


A. Have never tried it, but how about a hot water pressure washer [affil link] or steam cleaner on eBay or Amazon [affil link] ? 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




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

Lenora Everett
- Savannah, Georgia
2007


A. To remove tar from concrete, pour mineral turpentine on eBay or Amazon [affil link] (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




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

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contractor - The Villages, Florida
March 1, 2009


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none - Canada
July 24, 2009


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