If your paint is no longer pleasing to the eyes due to cracks, peels, faded colors, etc., repainting the surface would be an option for you to take. Before fresh paint can be applied, the surface must first be prepared and subjected to paint stripping. If the old paint is not removed, buildups may occur and affect the appearance and bond of the paint. Various techniques of paint stripping can be used and performed to remove the paint. It would be helpful to use the most suitable technique or combination of techniques for the job.
Sanding is a paint stripping method that is most appropriate when removing paint from a flat and wooden surface. There are mechanical or manual sanders that can be used for this method. Sandpapers may also be used. If you want to remove the most amount of paint without scraping or scratching the surface, you may choose to use an electrical orbital sander. Tools for sanding may be bought from home improvement centers and stores. For areas that the electric sander cannot reach, use sandpaper to work on these areas. Vacuum and remove the dust prior to application of sealer or stain.
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Heating is another method of paint stripping. An electrical heat gun is used in working with the old paint that needs to be stripped away. This method is perfect if you are looking for an effective method and if you have adequate time to spend on the task. This method is considerably safe but it would be best to have a ready water spray bottle at hand. Also, care must be taken to keep the flame in motion so that the surface is prevented from any damages. In order to create smooth surfaces, make sure that the areas are properly sanded after the paint is tripped by heat application. This method allows you to immediately apply the paint as the stripped area no longer requires drying.
If heat can be applied to strip the paint, so do chemicals. Chemical paint stripping is in fact a popular method in paint removal. This is perfect if you are looking for an easier and effective method to perform. Simply follow the instructions provided with the chemical stripper; typically it involves wiping the chemical onto the surface and the chemicals will do the work for you. The chemicals will break and dissolve the bond between the paint and the area under it. Even smaller and detailed areas are reached by the chemicals.
Afterward, the paint can be easily removed by a scraper of a cloth. This process though can be quite messy and risky as chemical strippers are generally toxic. The work area must be properly ventilated. You would need to wear protective clothing such as gloves on your hands and a respirator so you will not ingest the scent of the chemicals. However, you may choose to purchase and use some safer brands of chemical strippers. These chemicals are known to be non-toxic and environment-safe. The chemical stripper needs to be neutralized by washing the surface using water or turpentine.
If the surface to be paint stripped is made of metal such as in car parts, sandblasting is a method to use. A gun that will direct a sand stream of high pressure is used. It is effective yet messy. It is a slow process yet not physically straining.
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