The Importance Of Paint Removal

Surepaint Team
March 28, 2022

A fresh coat of paint comes with numerous benefits for your home or business. And, with more homeowners opting for a DIY painting job, applying a fresh coat of paint every few years has become the new norm. However, paint jobs don’t last forever, and it’s essential to constantly have improvements every few years. One of the common mistakes made during house painting is the failure to prepare your painting surface properly. The results are often a rough surface or a horrific-looking paint job.

However, working with a professional painter is quite different, as they have the expertise and experience to ensure that the job is done perfectly. One step a professional painter never skips is paint removal. Here is why:

Providing A Blank Slate

Every professional painter will tell you that it’s always easier to paint over an area that’s free from debris and particles. Paint removals allow professionals to get rid of things like chipped surfaces or coats of paint. This process ensures that the finished job looks more professional.

Cleans The Surface

Another reason paint removal is essential is that it helps clean the surface. Stained surfaces are a significant hindrance to a perfect paint job. The best way to get rid of these stains is through paint removal. If there is debris and dirt before you start painting a particular surface, these stains can alter the texture and colour of the paint. Some stripping options you can use to get rid of the dirt and debris include chemical paint stripping, sandblasting, sanding by hand, using a pressure washer, and using a hand scrape tool.

Helps Smoothen The Surface

A smooth surface is pretty straightforward and often produces the best results compared to other surfaces. The reason for this is that a smooth surface enables the painter to glide over more evenly. It also requires fewer coats of paint to give it that glossy finish. Another added advantage of painting over a smooth surface is that it saves you money and time, as the area will require fewer coats of paint to complete the paint job.

Helps You Correct A Past Paint Job

Not all interior paint jobs are done to perfection. And, these jobs often end up fading over time because of the visible wear and tear they experience. So, for a professional painter to fix these issues, they have to clear the old paint first. Removing the old paint allows your painter to get rid of the old paint job and have a much smoother surface to work with. The result is always a more polished, uniform, and finished look.

Paint Stripping Options

There are several available options you can use to remove paint, and they include:

Hiring a Paint Stripper

This is one of the easiest options for paint stripping as you don’t have to do the work. Paint stripping professionals have the skills, experience, and knowledge needed to remove paint successfully. Different stripping techniques vary in consistency and strength. And with the knowledge a paint stripper has, they can quickly identify the technique that will work best for any surface. They can also offer valuable advice depending on the reason for your paint removal. Also, the best part is that you don’t have to do the work yourself.

Sandblasting

Another approach that has proved to be quite successful in paint removal is sandblasting. This approach is abrasive for surfaces like metal and concrete. It is also effective but can be pretty expensive. You can use a less abrasive particle for surfaces like fiberglass, plastics, sheet steel, and aluminum, as it will not warp, etch, or pit the surface underneath the paint. If you consider doing the paint removal yourself, always make sure you test the paint stripping method on a small surface. This will help ensure that no severe damage will be made to the entire surface.

Use Of A Pressure Washer

Using a pressure washer can effectively strip paint off a surface, as it sprays water at a high-pressure level. You can also use it to remove paint from wood and masonry. However, special care is required when using a pressure washer, as you can significantly damage the surface. Most inexperienced homeowners often damage the surface due to the amount of pressure they use to strip the paint.
If you’re new at this, it’s best to start with a wide nozzle pressure washer. You can also hire a professional to help with paint removal, as they know how to use the pressure washer correctly. Hiring a professional also guarantees that you don’t end up with unnecessary repair costs before the paint job can begin.

Chemical Paint Stripping

For surfaces where using a pressure washer isn’t effective, you can opt to use chemical paint stripping. However, it’s important to note that chemical paint strippers are hazardous chemicals. And, you need special attention and safety to work with them. That includes head-to-toe protection. Your hands and forearms should be protected with rubber gloves to minimize exposure. Protective eye-wear is also essential, as you wouldn’t want the chemical paint stripper to come into contact with your eyes. Also, ensure that you wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts for additional protection. And, once the work is complete, wash your clothes thoroughly.

Sanding

Another paint removal method you can use is sanding. It, however, does require extra caution, as you wouldn’t want to breathe in the paint scraps. Always ensure that you wear a respirator when sanding older paint, as it contains lead, which is quite harmful to your health.

While you can do the paint removal yourself, it’s vital to have the help of a professional painter like Surepaint. We have the supplies and equipment to ensure that paint removal is safe and easy for you and our team. We also help you save time and money. For more information on our services, call us or you can visit our website: https://www.surepaint.com.au/

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Providing A Blank Slate

Cleans The Surface

Helps Smoothen The Surface

Helps You Correct A Past Paint Job

Paint Stripping Options

Hiring a Paint Stripper

Sandblasting

Use Of A Pressure Washer

Chemical Paint Stripping

Sanding

Residential

Commercial

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