On Jun 3, 10:47*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
I will try to attach a couple of pix of my concrete front porch, showing "leprosy" caused by years -- decades -- of painting over old messes.

1. Best way of dealing with it, I am told, is hire someone with a grinder to strip down to the concrete. *Doubt if I can handle the cost.

2. Was advised in store that the Jasco stripper I am using on the back (wooden) steps will work on concrete porch paint. ?? Neighbor said no, no, don't try. *Before trying, thought I'd ask the NG.

3. Other alternative: *Hire someone to put a layer of ?? over the mess to even out the surface for painting. *I filled in loose paint years ago with I don't remember what. *Didn't last.

QUESTION: *Of all the (feasible) alternatives -- or other suggestions -- which is my best shot?

If you choose #3, what is the recommended product?

TIA

HB

http://s1350.photobucket.com/

I checked this and it didn't show my pix... woe! *Hope you can diagnose anyway?

paint likely contains lead, chips and dust are a health hazard,
espically to little kids. pros must meet lead abatement
regulations..... costly hassle.