A Method of Paint Removal

Removing paint from a brick wall is certainly an easy task. Bricks are very porous which means they absorb paint with this in mind it is still worth the time and effort to remove the paint as the end result is a natural red brick wall that is always in style.

There are a few different ways to remove paint from bricks. The fastest methods involve sandblasting or pressure washing. These methods are not recommended if you want to preserve the bricks. It is better that you follow the steps mentioned below.

You will need the following items:

·         paint remover in gel or paste form

·         scraps of old clothes

·         bristle brush

First clean the wall with hot, soapy water and a bristle brush. You want to get as much dirt and grime off the wall as you can. Rinse with a hose if the wall is outside, or with a rag and clean water if inside. Let the wall dry completely. If the wall is indoors, try to ventilate the area as much as possible, as many paint removers have a strong odor.

Prepare the paint remover following the directions on the package. Use a paintbrush to pat on the bricks liberally. Work from top to bottom in one-foot square sections. Place a piece of cloth over the paint remover and press it gently into the bricks. The paint-removing solution will soften and soak into the material. Once the cloth is saturated, slowly peel off the brick and the paint will come off with it.

Keep doing this until as much paint as possible has been removed from the entire wall. You may have small areas of paint left over. Reapply the solution to these areas and let it sit for ten minutes. You can then use a brush to scrub off any remaining paint from the bricks. Clean the wall with the paint-removing solution using cool, clean water.

Now all this can seem like a long and tedious task and you may want to call a professional Paint removal services Melbourne to save you time. There is a very reputable company in Melbourne called awash pressure cleaning who have many years of experience in Paint removal. Visit their website at awash pressure cleaning to see the range of Paint removal services Melbourne they offer.