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What can I do to a painted cement floor covered in clear cement sealant that is still tacky after a week?

I used TSP and bleach to clean the floor initially, let it dry overnight, then painted it, let it dry for like a week, and then used a clear cement sealant over top, it's been over a week now and it's still tacky. What can I do?????

Answer:

what kind of sealer... sounds like it might be lacquer... need more info ..
Paint remover(stripper). Follow the directions and use a wire brush to scrub.
Try using a dehumidifier and fans. It will help speed up the drying.
The cement sealer might have reacted with the paint you used. Usually cement sealer is meant for bare cement. Try putting fans on it and if the basement is damp put a dehumidifier in it.

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