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How can I prevent rust on cement that is in a garage?

Mark Spelman
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Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.

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To prevent rust on cement in your garage, I recommend that you prime and paint the garage floor.

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I have 15,000 feet of sidewalk with iron oxide. Would it be a good idea to sandblast it?

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To sandblast concrete, the likelihood is that you will remove the "paste" layer which is a result of a final troweling as the concrete is setting up. If the concrete surface is rough, like a broom finish, then you might consider sandblasting a small area to start with and then wait a week or so to see if the color and/or texture of the concrete changes. Sandblasting still may not remove the rust stains. If the concrete surface was hand or machine troweled for a finish, the odds are good that sandblasting will permanently change the finish and make it more susceptible to staining.

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How can I remove motor oil that leaked onto my driveway?

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Put dry cement on the spot and leave in on a day or two. Kitty litter will also work.

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Is it safe to rinse off the rust residue into the grass or garden areas?

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Yes, but only if it is the rust residue. Any chemical or acid product needs to be considered on an individual basis.

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Is there a difference between cement and concrete?

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Yes, cement is one component of concrete. Concrete is made by mixing cement, crushed stone aggregate and a coarse sand with with a specific amount of water. Concrete, for lack of a better analogy, is a baked cake; cement is the flour, crushed stone and sand are the other ingredients that make up the cake.

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