Paint Removal - What needs to be done?

Paint Removal

Introduction
Not to burst your bubble but painting brickwork does not save your building from damages. It's contrary to what you've known and were told. The paints seal in water particles which make them damp. This will eventually percolate deep into the interiors and damage them. Also, paint does not make the brickwork look attractive, trust me!

If you are planning to remove those flaky paints from the walls of your house, this article will guide you through. Paint Removal is not easy, and you need to have a basic knowledge about it. So, keep reading. 

Preparations for paint removal
Before removing paint from your walls, you must follow these:

●       Wear thick and protective gloves, not the ones you use for household washing purpose.

●       Wear long-sleeved dresses and long pants.

●       Do not wear sandals.

●       Do not, at any cost, get paint stripper on your hands.

●       Cover your eyes with glasses and goggles.

It is advisable not to carry out paint removal if you do not have the proficiency or least knowledge about it. Contact service providers related to brick paint removal london who can further help you out.

After you are done with the instructions as mentioned earlier, follow these:

●       Spread dust sheets or old newspapers on the furniture and floor.

●       Keep your children and your pets away from the area of paint stripping.

How to remove paint?

●       Start your paint removal process with an old paintbrush.

●       Apply a coating of paint stripper on the wall from where you want to remove the paint. Leave that for a while.

●       Using a shave hook, paint stripper or a knife, scrape off the paint from the walls.

●       It is strictly advised not to use a power washer if you are already using a paint stripper to remove paint.

●       After the paint has been removed, clean the area with paint thinners or cold water. This will neutralise the chemicals that are left behind by the paint stripper.

You can contact paint removal company London and wave off the worries and burdens off yourself from following these rules all by yourself. It is always recommended to hire a group of professionals, but if you are trying to experiment, well.

 

Conclusion

For paint removal, you can also use a power washer, a sandblasting or shot blasting, a needle gun and a wire bristle brush, especially when you are stripping exterior wall coatings. You can also contact Paint Removal London service providers. That's more convenient!