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How Do You Remove Mortar From Pavers?

Published in Paver Cleaning 2 mins read

Sometimes, removing light mortar staining from pavers can be achieved using a pressure washer and a stiff brush.

For light mortar staining that has dried on the surface of paving, especially if a weaker mix of sand and cement was used, a common method involves a good clean with a pressure washer and a stiff brush. This technique can help loosen and remove some of these surface stains.

Based on the provided information:

  • Method: A combination of a pressure washer and a stiff brush.
  • Effectiveness: Can help remove some light mortar staining.
  • Conditions: Most effective when the mortar is light staining and if a weaker mix of sand and cement was used.
  • Application: Applied as a good clean on the affected paver surface.

To effectively use this method for light mortar stains:

  1. Ensure the pavers are swept clear of loose debris.
  2. Use a pressure washer at an appropriate setting for your specific paver material to avoid damage.
  3. Apply water pressure to the stained areas.
  4. While or after pressure washing, use a stiff brush to scrub the mortar stains.
  5. Rinse the area thoroughly.

Keep in mind that this method is specifically suggested for light surface stains from weaker mortar mixes.

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