As you can guess this involves a fair amount of elbow grease and due to this fact is only a realistic solution for small jobs where there is only a very thin layer of paint that needs to be removed. This final process also removes any final microscopic traces of paint that may remain on the surface. Again, this will create a fair amount of dust so always remember eye protection and a mask!! Use an old soft paintbrush to spread a liberal amount of product over your door. Leave it for 20 minutes plus and make yourself a cup of tea whilst it starts to work. Take a scraper with a clean smooth edge and gently wedge it under the varnish, if it lifts then it is ready to remove all of the varnishes. Work your way over the whole door and use sandpaper if there are areas that your scraper can’t get to. Wipe your door over with a damp cloth and leave it to dry fully before you paint again with oil, varnish or paint. How do I use Eco Solutions Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper for Removing Varnish from Floorboards? It is easier to remove it with a long-handled blade scraper, as it helps lift it from the surface, rather than spreading it around the wall.

Home strip works well with lead based paints as it binds all the lead pigments in the mulch which results in a liberal coating. If the paint does contain lead, please dispose of it carefully. Home Strip can be used safely on all the following surfaces. One final point to make is always ensure that you do not leave chemical based strippers on a surface for any period where they could then dry into the surface as this can then become a monumental hassle to ensure that you have removed from the surface entirely. Advantages of Liquid, Gel or Paste Based Paint StrippersIn some cases (depending on what you are applying to) gels and pastes can also cause surface damage e.g. to some wood fillers. If this is the case then you will have to repair/replace before you can then start painting. Although the paint stripper gets to work instantly, you’ll need to wait around 30 minutes before you start to see real change. You may notice the paint starting to peel away from the wood or maybe even bubble on the surface.

Yes, it would be fine for removing Artex from beams. X-Tex won’t damage the wooden surface. Depending on how old the beams are there is the possibility of them being covered in a dark stain also. X-Tex will also remove this. If you require any further assistance please call the technical helpline number on the label and they can advise. Customer Answer: There are no dangerous fumes when using Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper as it is a water-based, non-toxic and solvent-free formula that has been researched and developed to ensure it isn’t harmful when used. How do I use Eco Solutions Home Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper for Removing Varnish from Cabinets? DIY Doctor, in the interests of safety does not recommend sanding down or burning off paint from internal or external surfaces of a house unless you can be sure the paint does not contain lead. If this is the case, please see our project on preparing timber for painting where you will get full instructions on how to sand. General purpose sandpaper set with fine, medium and course grade papers Using Wet and Dry SandpaperMy experience is that it’s equivalent to a basic paint stripper. I cut a hatch pattern in my Artex with a Stanley knife, then applied a generous coating of this and then waited 30 minutes. Then re-wet it by spraying water over it, then started scraping. It’s fairly hard work. You don’t need to replaster depending on how good a plastering job is underneath, but you will need to fill any gouges from stripping. If you scrape anything that’s dry, stop. Re-wet with water, let it sit for 5 minutes and start again. You don’t want any dust. Coatings with textured surfaces can be easily removed using our X-Tex Artex Remover utilising a working wet system which makes it safe to do. Unlike the gel type where in most cases you can see the reaction occurring, you will be unable to if you use paste so ensure you wait for the full amount of time specified by the manufacturer. Once all the loose paint had been removed it was time for a wash down and also went over the rest of the door with the scouring ball and soapy water to clean the whole surface. Home Strip is totally ph neutral so there is no need to neutralise like you would with a solvent, alkaline or acid based paint remover.

If the surface you are working on is wooden this may not be the ideal solution as obviously it involves the use of water and thus the water will be absorbed by the wood making it swell so before re-painting can commence you will have to give it plenty of time to dry out.

Home Strip and Lead Based Paints

No Fumes – Product requires no ventilation – Suitable for use by people with respiratory problems such as asthma sufferers Home Strip is totally ph neutral so no need to neutralise afterwards. Just wash down with a damp cloth or sponge and leave to dry naturally. As with the other paint stripping methods wear eye protection and also a mask. Heating paint can in some cases give off harmful fumes. Also, always, always wear a pair of heavy duty gloves such as riggers gloves.