sand paint

07-07-2011, 09:42 AM	#1
debbieb Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1	sand paint how do i take the sand paint off my porch, i keep sanding it, but it eats up the sandpaper. scraping it also doesn't work, just skims the top. help! Last edited by debbieb; 07-07-2011 at 10:39 AM.

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07-07-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
Blondesense Stuck in the 70's     Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: south central Missouri Posts: 1,806	sand paint Before anyone offers suggestions a bit more information may be helpful. What kind of porch? Wood, cement, etc? And what do you plan to do afterwards? Paint, stain, etc.?

07-08-2011, 08:28 AM	#3
Gymschu Member     Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio (heart of Appalachia) Posts: 1,700	sand paint Are you sure it's just sand? I'd say it's something else besides sand if its eating up your sandpaper.

07-08-2011, 01:25 PM	#4
jarheadoo7 Member   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 93	sand paint try using a brick.. but the work that comes after you get the sand off is going to be extensive.. but the sand will be gone!

07-08-2011, 02:34 PM	#5
Brushjockey Rubbin walls since'79     Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 2,391	sand paint Where is it ? on the floor?

07-08-2011, 04:27 PM	#6
Workaholic Member     Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Alabama Posts: 309	sand paint Quote: Originally Posted by Brushjockey Where is it ? on the floor? That is my take, I am thinking an anti slip additive. __________________ Sean

07-10-2011, 08:38 AM	#7
Matthewt1970 Member     Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,489	sand paint Quote: Originally Posted by Workaholic That is my take, I am thinking an anti slip additive. I'll second that. __________________ Latex Primer: Good for Drywall, that's about it. Behr Paint: The plastic buckets are good, that's about it.