It's a great way to give something a new lease on life.New paint can cause problems, such as chipping, peeling, and bubbling.Sometimes you have to strip the old paint before applying a new coat.The safest and most reliable way to strip paint is to use a chemical stripper to loosen the bonds and then scraper and sand the paint.
Step 1: When possible, move the object.
If the object you're stripping is small enough, move it to an outdoor or semi- outdoor location before you start.This could be a patio, driveway, outdoor work area or even an open shed or garage.It's ideal for small furniture, doors, fixture, and other portable items to be moved.
Step 2: Provide air flow.
Sometimes it's not possible to move the object you're painting, either because the item is too large or not portable, or the weather won't allow it.If you can't move the item outside, open windows, vents, and turn on fans to provide fresh air in your workspace.This applies when you're working with furniture that can't be moved.
Step 3: There are nearby items that should be removed or covered.
A lot of dust is produced by paint stripping.Remove other objects from the room to protect them if you can't move your item.Furniture, pictures, decorations, rugs, and any other items that may be in the room are included.A 6-mil plastic sheet is used to cover anything that can't be removed.Put the sheet in place so dust doesn't get under it.
Step 4: Lay down protective material.
It's a good idea to protect the floor around the object you're stripping.Tape the sheet in place with painter's tape.Chemicals, paint, and dust can damage the floor below.Place the small object on top of the sheet.The ground around the immobile object should be covered with a sheet.You should have an extra 6 feet of plastic around the object.If you are stripping walls, cover the entire floor area with the sheeting and tape the plastic to the baseboards.
Step 5: You should protect yourself.
You don't want chemical paint strippers on your skin or eyes because they are dangerous to breathe in.If you're working indoors, wear long sleeves and pants, as well as safety glasses, and wear chemical-resistant gloves, such as green nitrile or black butyl rubber.
Step 6: A chemical stripper can be chosen.
There are a lot of different types of paint strippers on the market.How old the paint is, how many layers of paint you're dealing with, and the chemical stripper you choose will all affect the final product.CitriStrip strippers are more eco-friendly than their traditional counterparts.These strippers are good for up to four layers of paint at a time, and are ideal for flat surfaces and furniture.Tough jobs can be done with Pastes like SmartStrip and Peel Away 1.The types of strippers that are used can remove up to 30 layers of paint at once.The type of stripper can stain furniture.methylene chloride is an old, effective, and fast-acting chemical stripper.This chemical agent is caustic and can release a lot of volatile organic compounds.
Step 7: The chemical stripping agent can be sprayed, brushed, or rolled on.
Liquid, paste, and gel forms of chemical paint strippers are available.The instructions for exact application quantities and techniques are provided by the manufacturer.CitriStrip can be applied with a brush or roller.Peel Away 1 and SmartStrip should be applied with a trowel.Liquids can be brushed or rolled on.After you have coated the surface with the stripping agent, apply the paper provided.If you're removing paint from a large surface, you need to work in small areas because the stripping agent will dry.After applying the stripping agent to a small surface, let it sit for a while, and then remove the paint.
Step 8: The stripping agent should be left alone.
The amount of time a chemical stripping agent needs to stay on a surface is called dwelling time.The dwell time is only 20 to 30 minutes for most chemical strippers.The dwell time for Smart Strip is between three and 24 hours.Between 30 minutes and 24 hours is the dwell time for CitriStrip.Peel Away 1 has a dwell time of between 12 and 24 hours.You can begin testing a small patch to see if the paint will come off.Give the product more time and test again if the paint isn't ready.
Step 9: Remove the paint.
You will be able to remove the paint from the wall once the chemical paint stripper has had time to work.To get under the peeling paint, start at a section of bubbling paint and use a plastic paint scraper.Push the scraper under the paint if you hold it out from the wall.Peel Away 1 is a two part system.Most of the paint will come with it if you peel off the paper layer.
Step 10: Don't wash the area.
You will have to rinse the area after removing the paint and stripper.You can scrub the surface with a wet nylon brush if you use Peel Away 1.The surface should be left to dry and then sprayed with Citri-Lize.Allow the area to dry after scrubbing with a nylon brush.To clean SmartStrip, use a nylon brush and water.Allow the area to dry by rinsing it with a damp cloth.For CitriStrip, use mineral spirits and a scratch-free abrasive pad.
Step 11: Sand the area.
Sanding removes dust, dirt, and any paint or chemical stripper that was left behind.It's a good idea to use a fine-grit sandpaper.Sand the area with a sanding block.An orbital sander can be used to make the work more efficient.To avoid swirl marks on wood surfaces, sand in the same direction as the wood grain.
Step 12: There is dust and clean.
Use a damp rag or lint-free cloth to wipe down the entire surface that you have sanded.Dust, paint, and chemical particles can be removed.If you're working with a large surface, rinse the cloth often.Let the surface dry after cleaning.The area should be vacuumed to remove any leftover dust.You can paint or re-do the surface after you finish.