How can I remove latex paint from a stone fireplace?
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Have you experimented with stiff brushes?Maybe even a wire brush, not back and forth, but short, almost stabbing motions to get into the texture without scratching the stone? It may be slate-colored brick which is very soft so try anything in a hidden spot first.
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Brick is absorbent, so you probably won’t be able to remove all the paint residue. Some people like the look though. Good luck!
Use a stiff-bristle scrub brush to remove the paint and stripper; the stripper is water-soluble, so you can keep the scrub brush clean by immersing it in a bucket of water.
I use Goof Off, since it's a vertical clean I would dab it on let sit for 10 minutes. Use a soft wire brush to scrub it off. You m pay have to do it a couple time. Wipe off with hot wate. Then use a product called Greased Lightning and spray it on then wipe off with hot water, this will help take of the oily residue from the Goof Off. Good luck. I learned this method from my Grandfathe, he was a stone mason from Italy.
Latex is water based. easy to remove . hot soapy water and a stiff brush -
The removal can be done by blasting with soda (sodium bicarbonate( baking soda)) or nut shells. If you know someone with an air compressor, a cheap blasting unit can be found at Harbor Freight. It's a little messy, but easy to clean the powder up later. The stone will look like new.
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Slate is Porous and will draw paint in, It is also easily marked by tools. Try the Gel like Stripper! Best wishes.