Removing old paint from brick?

twinnymum

Hi everyone,

What is the best way to remove old paint from the bricks under my windows outside? It was there when we moved in and looks quite tatty, its peeling and has already fallen off in patches. I have tried a wire brush and only bits came off, and with 17 ledges to do it could take me a lifetime!

I was considering some kind of heavy duty sander, but to be honest I am clueless so any advice greatly apreciated!

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ariba10

Sand blasting would do it, but it might damage the face of the bricks.

twinnymum

ariba10 wrote: »

Sand blasting would do it, but it might damage the face of the bricks.

Thanks, can you sand blast specific areas like just the window ledge? My dad is talking about angle grinders and all sorts now!

ariba10

You should be able to hire a small sand blaster and mask the area you want left alone.

sillygoose

What about a chemical paint stripper? brush on and then it may come off with a jet washer after the specified time. At least outside you can apply it thickly and wash the mess away.

Homersimpson

Could you burn it off with a blow lamp and then use a wire brush? I did this once and it worked well.