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[NotBobB]

Hi. Wasn´t sure to post here or on the "patio forum". Complete DIY newbie. My sob story is loss of job means no paying professionals for any "non dangerous work"

Anyway. Has anyone got any hack how best to remove a lot of loose flecked paint from the floor (patio driveway, damp concrete etc.).
I decided to do a paint job myself and the first thing I did was take off all the old mostly falling off paint.
Obviously gravity meant it all fell onto the floor.

I did sweep up with a outdoor brush but a LOT still remains. And also it´s been raining, so the damp hasn´t helped.

Just wondered if there was a special hack to make it easier. Like giant sticky tape or something.

Thanks (no doubt I´ll be back with more dumb questions soon enough).

[stoneyboy]

Hi notbobb
Have you tried a pressure washer?
Regards S

[NotBobB]

Hi. No. Is like that a hose pipe? I don´t actually have a tap that would fit one (squared off and mixer taps).

[stoneyboy]

Hi notbobb
Same sort of idea but much higher pressure so the water jet blasts away debris. Look at them on line, you should be able to hire one for a day at a reasonable cost. They normally work from a tap connection but sucking out of a bucket of water also works.
Regards S