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Messy external paintwork - how do I tidy it up a bit?

dirtyepic
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Hi everyone!
We have just recently bought a lovely big old terraced house but the people who were there before us weren't that keen on perfectionism!!!
It has definitely all been done on the cheap - internal and external!
But we got it for an excellent price and I am really not complaining (that much!!!)
Outside all the masonry work has been finished in a very slapdash way with bits of paint brushed onto the brickwork.
Is there anything I can use to try and get this off the paintwork to make a nice tidy job of it?
I can see me asking a lot of advice over the next year or two as I undertake more and more renovation work!!!
Thanks in advance
Terri
aka dirtyepic
We have just recently bought a lovely big old terraced house but the people who were there before us weren't that keen on perfectionism!!!
It has definitely all been done on the cheap - internal and external!
But we got it for an excellent price and I am really not complaining (that much!!!)
Outside all the masonry work has been finished in a very slapdash way with bits of paint brushed onto the brickwork.
Is there anything I can use to try and get this off the paintwork to make a nice tidy job of it?
I can see me asking a lot of advice over the next year or two as I undertake more and more renovation work!!!
Thanks in advance
Terri
aka dirtyepic
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Hi,
You can try some paint remover if that doesnt work go for acid there is special acid you can get for this kind of job.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature and avatar. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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