How to Remove Old Thick Paint From a House

Removing thick layer of old paint from the outside of the house takes days of back breaking work if you try to do it all manually armed with a paint scraper. The alternative, of course is a chemical remover that is hazardous to your health and harmful to the environment or that may pose the risk of fire. There is another alternative. Using a selected adhesion release agent referred to as SARA technology, like Removall, is much safer for the environment and makes the job much easier to complete.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Selected Adhesion Release Agent
• Airless sprayer
• Putty knife/paint scraper

1. Apply the release agent on the house following the recommended application rate. It requires an airless sprayer and should be applied slowly to allow the water-based remover to penetrate the surface of the paint.

2. Allow to set overnight.

3. Scrape the building with 3-inch-wide putty knives to remove the built-up layer of paint. The paint comes off in rubber strips. Discard old paint following the regulations for your area.

4. Apply a second coat and scrape as above to remove any remaining paint.

5. Wash down the walls with water to remove any traces of the stripper before repainting.

Tips & Warnings

• Always dispose of lead-based paint according to the requirements in your area.

References

• SARA Technology
• This Old House
• Product Information and Instructions

Resources

• Removall Paint Remover

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on 9/15/2009 If you don't want the mess of chemicals, check out infrared heat paint removers.