How to wash old paint

How to wash old paint

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Removal of old paint from various surfaces by traditional methods – the laborious occupation demanding time. Modern means help to expedite this business and is effective, however demand observance of safety measures during the work with them.

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Instruction

1. Use the construction hair dryer for removal of layer of old paint from the repaired surface. He acts as well as household, however its power higher. Direct stream of hot air to paint and at the same time remove it the palette. You do not hold nozzle on one place for a long time as paint can light up.

2. In order that by method of heating to peel oil paint, use blow torch. The principle of work same, as well as in case with the hair dryer. However consider that this way will not be suitable for removal of paint from surfaces from plastic as under the influence of high temperature the last will begin to melt.

3. If it is necessary to remove coloring layer from the small site, cover it with foil and iron the electroiron. At once clean off the warmed paint the palette.

4. To save time and to get rid effectively of painting, use the special structure which is let out by chemical industry and intended for washing of old paint. This means is capable to soften paint coat on alkyd, oily, epoxy pentaphtol, nitrocellulose and polyurethane base. Removers "cope" with the paints and varnishes applied in several layers.

5. For cleaning of ceiling covering take such part which is gel-forming substances. It will allow to prevent running off of solution from ceiling. In spite of the fact that often on packing of product it is not specified that it contains substances, unhealthy, after all put on respirator or mask during the work with it. Protect hands gloves, and upon termination of drawing remover leave the placement on time of its action.

6. Pay attention to that circumstance that very old paint which was applied on the processed surface no later than 30 years ago contains a lot of lead. That it, turning at removal into dust, did not settle in easy members of household, take necessary security measures. Getting to work, moisten the painted surface with water, and after its end carry out damp cleaning, adding to water means with high content of phosphates, for example, liquid for washing of ware. Air the room.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team

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