Removing White Paint from Brick Wall

shazzle

Hi Guys
Sorry if this is somewhere else.
I have a brick wall that has been painted white (not sure what with sorry) and I would like to remove it...
Do any of you wonderful DIYers have any ideas for a novice like me??
I have a jet wash thingy and guess I need chemicals of some description
Please help x x x

macman

We need to know what kind of paint. If it's oil based gloss then you need chemical paint strippers. Water based paints should be easier to remove.
Unfortunately you'l never shift it all, especially from the mortar, so if you want to do it properly you'll have to have the wall repointed to remove all traces.
Jet washing won't do the job unless it's already loose and flaking away.

savemoney

Its will be hell of a job to remove it once paint is on as it will soak into the masonry

I wouldnt bother myself if you dont like it easy to change the colour but not so easy to remove existing paint

Probably only way 100% is actually sand blasting but that can also remove/dislodge some mortar/brickwork so may need repointing

missile

Sand blast / high power jet wash can remove paint, if you search or google you might find a contractor in your area.

jamtart6

wire brush for a small area? wouldn't fancy getting it off a whole wall though.

shazzle

Hi Guys
Thanks for the replies. The area is a brick deep surrounding a car port. The house came with the paint so sorry dont know. Will try the jet wash/ wire brush...sandblasting is a good idea to..
again thank you x x x x x x