Do You Remove Bitumen Paint?

Mechanical removal is the only effective way to remove bitumen. However, this may still leave small amounts of residue on the top surface of the concrete and can leave the surface in need of smoothing, etc. after work is completed.

How do you remove bitumen coating?

Wipe the adhesive surface with a solution, such as (a) rubbing alcohol, (b) WD-40 or ultimately a solvent, such as (c) xylene or white spirit (when local pertinent health and safety rules permit this, of course). Allow the bitumen to soften and then scrape it off.

Can you paint over bitumen paint?

Generally, it is fine to paint a bitumen paint over another bitumen product; if the reason for painting is to change the colour, then consider a bituminous barn paint like Carbolustre or Green bitumen paint.