- Scraping is the traditional technique used to remove paint from walls. All you need is a putty knife or plastic scraper. When selecting a scraping tool just ensure that it is rigid enough to withstand the wear and tear, especially when working on large interior walls. Drop a cloth on the floor to cover the scrape dust and start with the flat edge of the scraper to peel off paint from the wall.
- Wire brush is another tool that can be used to loosen old paint from the wall. Start using the wire brush in a vertical or oscillating movement and finish off the surface with sand paper. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove fine dust from the surface.
- Heating the surface is a good idea to remove paint that refuses to budge. Sometimes you can be left with certain areas that do not peel off easily. Use a hot air blower on the area where you want the paint to be removed. Once some bubbles are formed, use a metal scraper to quickly remove the paint. This process has to be used only on left over areas (where the paint is still sticking to the wall) as this is a tedious process for longer areas.
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Sanding is another technique that can be used to dislodge paint from hard to reach areas. If the working area is large, it is best to use a power tool like an orbital power sander to sand out paint.
- Paint stripping gels are widely used chemical stripping agents and have found to be very successful in removing large areas of paint that are not easy to remove with a scraping or sanding process. Apply a paint stripper over the wall with a brush and cover the entire wall with a layer of the gel. After a few minutes (refer manufacturer’s instructions for exact time), you can remove the paint with a scraper.
