Paint Removal Methods!

01/20/2012 22:03:00

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!

Painting The Kitchen Cabinetry!

01/16/2012 16:30:00

Their old, and their outdated. It's either paint them or replace them! Here

at Brilliant Coatings we don't even consider it an option to replace them. Why

put out all the money on new cabinets when you can just paint them. It gives

you a whole new look, at a much cheaper price, and will last for years and

years.

We use a specially formulated

coating for cabinets. The process is simple,

we can normally be in and out of your house

in about 2 to 4 days depending on the scope

of your specific job. In the first phase, we

complete all the prep work, which is easily

about 60% of cabinet painting. We remove

all the doors, drawers, and shelving, from the cabinet boxes, and then remove

the hinges & pull knob fittings from them. Next we clean them, all the doors,

drawers, shelving, and the cabinet facings - all paintable surfaces. They must

be free from any old grease, grime and dirt, in order for the new paint to adhere

properly. We caulk any seams in the cabinet doors, and allow them to dry for

24hrs. Then we sand them in detail using graduated sizes of sandpaper.

Finally, we clean everything using a Hepa vacuum filtration system, tack

cloths, and varnish soaked rags. We want to remove "all" the dust possible.

Next we use drop cloths, and tape, paper, and plastic to any and all areas, and

items that require it to mask, for the actual painting. The painting itself,

Phase 2, can be completed by Brush or Spray. We can go over the options

and details of your job during the estimate phase. The cabinets will be primed

using a stain killing/bonding oil based primer and top coated using a

specifically formulated coating for cabinetry. Phase 3, when the paint is dry

the new hardware can then be attached, and the doors, shelving and drawers

re-installed. The masking materials are all removed, and this brings to

conclusion your job!

Remember, Painting, can make a room Brighter, and Cleaner.

The cabinetry, is the focal point of your kitchen.

We can make them shine like new!

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