How To Strip a Stamped Concrete Sealer 2025

I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior stamped concrete restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior concrete prep and stripping. For info about who I am, please read my full bio here.

Stamped Concrete Sealer Stripper

Stamped concrete sealers will alter the appearance by giving a wet look and shine.

Unfortunately, Stamped Concrete Sealers sometimes fail by discoloring and turning milky white or yellow and will need to be chemically stripped to fix.

The main ingredient of a Stamped Concrete Sealer Stripper, Methylene Chloride, has been banned for consumer use in the US. The good news is that other options will work. The main difference is a longer dwell time to activate.

Information on Stripping Stamped Concrete

Here are the main reasons why you will need to strip an old sealer from your Stamped Concrete:

• Stamped Concrete Sealers can fail by turning white from moisture trapped under the sealer.
• The stamped concrete sealers used were cheap, causing the acrylic in the sealer to turn white from the sun.
• There has been a buildup of too many sealer applications over the years.
• A chemical reaction from pool chemicals nearby

Stamped Concrete Sealer Turned White

Please follow my steps to ensure success in removing a Stamped Concrete Sealer:

1. You must buy a concrete sealer stripper and use a high-powered pressure washer. We use the Clemons Concrete Sealer Stripper or the RAD PaintStrip, which are both excellent strippers.
2. Cover the house and all delicate shrubs, vegetation, furniture, etc., with plastic sheeting.
3. Use protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear.
4. Apply the stripper with a roller. Do small sections at a time. About 100-200 sq feet.
5. Wait about 20-60 minutes after applying the stripper, then pressure wash off the old sealer.
6. Repeat until all the failed paver sealer is removed.

Resealing Stamped Concrete

If you plan on resealing the Stamped Concrete, use a brand that is not prone to turning white.

Our favorite Stamped Concrete Sealers are:

Super Seal 25

Super Seal 30

Supreme Shield SB-600 

Please ask me if you have questions about stripping a stamped concrete sealer.

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 Owner

As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993, he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash, specializing in exterior pressure washing and concrete/brick paver sealing. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter, concentrating more on exterior wood and concrete/paver restoration. Scott and his Pressure Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 projects in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the concrete and brick pavers restoration industry and has contributed to numerous forums and informative sites. All the products he suggests through this site are sold online and in retail stores, allowing consumers to choose their means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites sell many of the top brands he endorses, and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered, feel free to purchase from one of them.

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