Home Strip Paint & Varnish Remover - Water Based, Toxic & Solvent Free Paint Stripper for Ceramic, Concrete, Wood, Plaster, Masonry (1L)

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Latex paint is commonly used to paint the interiors of homes. If the paint has dripped from the walls onto the floor, or if you need to remove several layers, a spray bottle of Krud Kutter can help.

Low-VOC paint strippers can be rinsed off with water, and they need to be applied in 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch layers. Leave the paint stripper for three to 24 hours before attempting to scrape away the paint. Before deciding which paint stripper is best for your painting project, consider the factors in the following buying guide. Type Solvent: The most versatile paint strippers, solvent products rely on toxic chemicals to loosen the bond between paint and surface. While some have methylene chloride, which has a high VOC content, others include a combination of alcohol, toluene, and methanol. High-VOC products generally have smellier fumes and are more of a health hazard than other strippers.If you have questions about how to use paint stripper or dispose of it when you’re done, then read on for answers to these and other commonly asked questions about these products. Q. Will paint stripper ruin my clothes? Caustic: These strippers can irritate the eyes, skin, and lungs if touched or inhaled. However, they’re considered safer and lower in VOCs than solvent strippers. A respirator, safety glasses, skin-covering clothing, and chemical-resistant gloves are still recommended when working with them. Completely water-based and solvent free, this paint stripper for wood is much safer to use than conventional, hazardous solvent paint remover. You won’t need to ventilate, and it’s safe to use by people with respiratory problems such as asthma, and safe to usearound pets. It’s also better for the environment. There are four main types of paint strippers that function in unique ways and contain varying levels of VOC content. In this article, I’ll discuss the seven best recipes for homemade paint removers and, for the less intrepid, what kinds you can actually buy instead without utilizing harmful chemicals.

Home Strip is safe. It is solvent free and will not harm your skin or other parts of your body. Care should be taken of course, but Home Strip is water based and can be washed off, and away, very easily with no detrimental effects. For a really scary alternative read on…………………. Trade Strip paint and varnish remover is ideal for use by the trade and industrial users (+Including Aerospace OMat 1/344). Economical to use – Goes further than hazardous solvent based strippers – Minimal VOC content (0.000004%, as certified by independent laboratory detection test.

Removal of Paint and Varnish From Timber

You just need to simply blast the sand (or other media) at the area where you need to remove the paint. And the sand automatically flakes it off. 4- Heat Gun Researched, developed and manufactured in the UK. Trade Strip paint and varnish remover is a revolutionary unique innovative water-based paint stripper using “science not solvents” that is safer to its user and the environment than conventional hazardous solvents. Caustic paint strippers can be removed in much the same way as solvents, biochemical, and low-VOC paint strippers, except that they also need to be neutralized with a vinegar-and-water solution to prevent damage to the target surface. Make sure to wipe away all remaining paint stripper with a cloth that is treated with water and vinegar. If the graffiti is small and isolated, you may be able to remove it with a high-pressure washer. However, if it’s more extensive or widespread on your concrete surfaces, you will likely need to use a chemical-based graffiti stripper and/or TSP for cleaning. You simply need to boil water in a large pot. It’s important this is not the same pot you utilize to cook, or at least that you clean it up correctly afterward.

A liquid paint stripper gets results faster compared to semi-paste, but it does tend to run when applied to a vertical surface such as a wall. The greatest competitor to Eco Solutions Home Strip is the solvent based Nitromors which was introduced by Henkel. We reviewed a copy of their datasheet from 2005 and it shows a toxic and harmful warning signs with the added note, in section 3 that……Solvent: These strippers need only be applied in a thin layer (usually less than ⅛ inch) and stay on the surface briefly (often less than 15 minutes) before paint can be easily lifted off with a paint scraper. The stripped surface must then be washed with water or mineral spirits before repainting, but it won’t require a neutralizing agent. Most DCM-free paint strippers have just replaced one hazardous solvent with another, but technology removes the hazardous solvent content and replaces it with water. A safer alternative for you and your family.

Is it really necessary to use a liquid or gel paint stripper? It depends on the project. Paint stripper reaches into the crevices of ornate trim and molding to remove paint where scrapers and sandpaper struggle. Strippers also reduce or eliminate dust and debris caused by sanding and scraping. But for flat surfaces, skipping the stripper could be the best choice. Home strip works well with lead based paints as it binds all the lead pigments in the mulch which results in a liberal coating. If the paint does contain lead, please dispose of it carefully. Home Strip can be used safely on all the following surfaces.Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of chemicals that are often found in home-maintenance products. They release a gas that can irritate your eyes, nose, and throat in the best case scenario or cause cancer in the worst case scenario. A safe paint stripper for indoor use has a low VOC level. If you’re working outdoors, VOC level is less of a concern because you’ll have the open air around you for ventilation. Paint and Surface Compatibility