Paint Removal Jackson County – Experts Weigh In on Your Tough Removals
Posted on March 27, 2019
What stands between an old house and new paint? Layers and layers of forgotten paint colors on the walls. But it can be removed. Here’s our tips on paint removal in Jackson County MO.
So how do you get the ghosts of colors past gone and a clean palette to start your new painting project? Our experts tell us it’s not the easiest project, but can be done. Let’s get started!
Grind
Grinding is a fast way to remove layers upon layers. If you own a power sander, the project costs even less. Using a sander and gritted paper will make short work of the removal, but be careful with the wall underneath. Wood can be scarred with forceful pressure. As always, take precautions and wear a HEPA-filter mask. You will need to vacuum the mess after the dust settles, literally.
Burn
Quickly and inexpensively remove paint with the use of a chemical stripper. The water-based stripper doesn’t dissolve paint as some chemical ones do. Because it’s not a chemical reaction, no gloves, respirators or safety glasses are required for the work. If you choose to spray it on in the afternoon and let it sit overnight, your paint will be peeling off by morning.
Heat
As the quickest option, infrared heat also has a low operating temperature. The initial cost could be a turn off to some users, but the ease of stripping outweighs the costs. There is no prior training required, and this method also has no requirements for safety attire.
