How do I remove very old paint?
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Deborah
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Layers of 100 year old paint.
10 answers
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Old paint probably equals lead paint. I think you should let a professional do it off your premises. Some things are not worth DIY regardless of the cost.
Mac6231
on Aug 21, 2016
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I agree! You can get a lead testing kit at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards to check for lead. If it is lead based paint, have a professional remove it. If is not lead, use Citrisrip to strip off the paint.
William
on Aug 21, 2016
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If it is not lead paint, you can heat it with a heat gun and then scrape it off.
Mye9366520
on Aug 21, 2016
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Mask off the glass and hardware then sandblast outdoors. wear long sleeves, long pants and a paint respirator. Wipe off dust with a tack cloth or microfiber cloth. If it's old paint just assume it's lead. shake off your blasting clothes and shoes before you go indoors and wash immediately don't contaminate your laundry basket
Michele Hall Parrish
on Aug 23, 2016
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On such things I used a fluid (more like gel), some kind of paint remover. You simply put it on the wood with brush (gloves, mask etc. - it's not for closed rooms), wait for maybe 15 minutes, and take it off with any kind of sharp knife or skalpel. The rest you can sand carefully, by hand. Good luck :).
Borislava
on Aug 24, 2016
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Now that's a gorgeous distressed look. People work hours and hours trying to create that type of distressed look. How do you want to finish it and what will you do with it?
Jackie Byrd
on Aug 24, 2016
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thank u for all ur responses! i removed several layers of paint as you see in pic already ..now down to some old resistant paint (lead, i guess) i have door outside now and will use heat gun
Deborah
on Aug 25, 2016
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When removing LEAD paint, you should wear protective clothing and a respirator.
Nancy
on Aug 26, 2016
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Just remember, the dump is your buddy!
Tim
on Aug 27, 2016
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Place the door on a flat surface and apply gel dishwasher soap to the door. Wipe off with a damp cloth the next day. Use gloves.
Sher
on Aug 27, 2016
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