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Removing peeling latex paint from large areas #12316181 06/29/17 05:01 AM
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I really need to repaint my Dad's house but there's a large amount of scrapping in order before I can even begin to prime and paint. Any DIY methods for removing old paint efficiently that doesn't require hours on a ladder scrapping?

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12316217 06/29/17 09:18 AM
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Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12316871 06/29/17 05:16 PM
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If it's already peeling off by itself, I'd go with the power washer.

It won't peel all off, but it'll take most of the work out of it.

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: AdanV] #12317442 06/30/17 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted By: AdanV
If it's already peeling off by itself, I'd go with the power washer.

It won't peel all off, but it'll take most of the work out of it.


^^^ this . Just let it dry out before you paint .

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12317450 06/30/17 12:18 AM
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Power washer was something I'd thought about- just wasn't sure if it's would make more mess than it was worth.

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12317519 06/30/17 01:10 AM
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Oh yeah . You're gonna have paint chips all over the place . wink

Beats the heck outta standing on a ladder with a scraper , though .

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12318381 06/30/17 03:59 PM
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Whether you scrape, power wash, or grind it off, you're going to have a mess.

I would use a broom or leaf rake to bring all those chips together.

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12340699 07/15/17 12:02 PM
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After you take the peeling paint off use Zinsser Peel Stop, available at Home Depot, it does a great job of preventing future peeling.

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Thanks for the tip on the Peel Stop- I'll check into it.

Re: Removing peeling latex paint from large areas [Re: minnow] #12354603 07/23/17 08:41 PM
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You should power wash it anyway. Not only will it make short work of the peeling. It also cleans the surface up. Plus in the summer heat it will help keep you cool.

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