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Is concrete removable from sand-faced brick? Driveway guys got a

9 years ago

I tried to clean it off when I got home and saw it, but it was very difficult to access and already hardened. Is this typical? Any suggestions?

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9 years ago
Chisel. With some damage to the brick. It will pull off the surface texture
ontariomom
9 years ago
three3apples,

What a shame -- you have been through enough already. Did you call the company that cleaned the mortar off your bricks? Can they clean the concrete? Is removing concrete harder to do than removing mortar goofs?

Carol

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