The Methods for paint removal. 1. Abrasive - using manual or Mechanical means such as scraping, sanding, and blasting. 2. Chemical - Softening of the paint layers with chemical strippers, usually followed by scraping and sanding. 3. Thermal - Softening and raising the paint layers by heat, again followed by scraping and sanding.  Chemical paint Removal! Do you have beautiful Doors, or Windows covered up by paint? Brilliant Coatings can Restore them to their original beauty! Reasons for paint removal. 1. Reasons for requiring paint removal are to present a new or almost new exterior condition of the wood or metal surface. 3. To remove Lead based or other deteriorating paint due to possible health for or environmental concerns. 2. To have a new base surface for the new paint job. After many years of painting there is an accumulation of many paint layers and different kinds/ types of paint.It is to your advantage to remove these. They are in various deteriorating stages at different times. Your surface will be in an almost and constant state of paint degradation resulting in the new paint job not lasting as long as it should if these are not removed.  3. To continue the preservation of historic building exterior and interior wood surfaces and fittings and details. Stripping allows you to have a nice new surface free of an older already deteriorating paint on it's surface Choosing a method for your project. 1. Abrasive Paint Removal methods include, using Hand tools such as various size Putty knives, Scrapers, and Mechanical Sanders. Professional Scraping Kit Sand paper and sponges do not really work that for Historical Houses, well at paint removal. They are better suited to and Window and Door roughing up the surface in preparation for Restorations. painting. However sand paper by itself is good for feathering the edges where spot paint removal has been used. Some types of sanders include Orbital, Belt and Rotary. The first 2 are for wood projects and the Rotary tools are move often used for metal projects. Belt sanders and Rotary tools are best used by personnel that have experience with tools. Blasting is an excellent method for removing paint and/or stain. It is the recommended method for removing stain from log cabins to prep for painting. Using corncob as the blasting media is environmentally safe and does not damage the surface of the logs. Water blasting for paint removal in commercial applications is great but for residential applications is not recommended. 2. Chemical Paint Removal methods include Solvent based strippers, and Caustic  strippers. Solvent based strippers can be thin or paste like to used on the different surfaces. They can be messy, but work very well. Caustic strippers are the best method of removing paint but should be used by Professionals only. Most use the dip method. After being dipped they must be neutralized with a mild acid solution. If this is not completed then any new paint coating will fail. When using either method make sure and use goggles or safety glasses, Appropriate gloves and clothing. Follow all safety precautions. 3. Thermal Paint Removal methods include the Blow Torch, Heat gun and the Heat plate. Heat plates can be used on large surfaces. They do not vaporize the surface so they are safe from an environmental point. Used properly, Heat Guns are great for most smaller or intricate projects. The Blow torch is no longer recommended on buildings due to the fact that lead based paint will vaporize at the high temps releasing toxic fumes that can be unknowingly inhaled. Heat plates and heat guns are generally safer. Always use the recommended safety devices for your tools, materials, and projects  Blasting Media for Log Cabins! |
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