Stripping paint from an ornate ceiling rose

geordie_ben

Morning All

I'm looking for some advice on stripping paint from a rather ornate ceiling rose

I've been reading online about Peel Away, Kling somethingorother and porridge.. but they're all old threads

Has anyone done something similar recently? Ideally I don't wanna spend too much money

Here's some pics of the rose





The outer edges are actually leaves, but the layers of paint have masked them

Any advice people?

anotherbaldrick

That's probably not paint but umpteen layers of emulsion, distemper and white wash. Probably have to scrape it back with something like a artists scraper
http://www.davinciartistsupply.com/index.php?cPath=100003_100192_101636

BlueC

Hi

We have dozens of meters of heavily painted cornicing (not to mention door frames and skirting boards!) to strip and have tested Peel Away 1, Peel Away 7, Porridge, and have a pot of Kling Strip which we're going to test this weekend. Our findings were briefly:

1) Porridge does actually work, surprisingly! It isn't as good as the commercial products but if you get the consistency right and leave it on for long enough then it will soften the paint enough for you to be able to peel and scratch it off (using a blunt tool like a knitting needle). From a MSE point of view it is obviously the best option, and it is totally safe and non caustic to use.

2) Peel Away 1 - this is caustic. We found it works well but for our particular use no better than Peel Away 7. It is horrendously expensive if you need a lot of it - £91.70 for 10kg!!

3) Peel Away 7 - this is non caustic so safer and easier to use. We found it works well but again is hideously expensive - £76.95 for 15kg

4) Kling Strip - from what I can work out it is basically the same as Peel Away 1. Seems to be aimed more at professionals than the DIYer and can only be purchased from the manufacturer. If this works well in out tests then we'll probably use it. It is only £11.55 for 10kg!

You can get trial pots of both Kling Strip and Peel Away so perhaps that is the best course of action for you. I found the Kling Strip website to be most informative:

http://www.stripperspaintremovers.com/I_want_to_remove.htm

C

warwicktiger

Don't start, you'll regret it, it will take forever!

BlueC

warwicktiger wrote: »

Don't start, you'll regret it, it will take forever!

You'd be surprised. A single application of Peel Away or Kling Strip would get that off in no time if done correctly.

cyclonebri1

Ok, maybe just me, but what is wrong with it that you can better with a new layer of paint???

Don't strip away the age, the years, you will regret it,:o:o:(:(

DirectDebacle

Agree with anotherbaldrick. Sometimes things are best left alone and to be fair your ceiling rose as is looks pretty damned fine to me. It could all too easily be damaged. I suggest you have a read of this article which discusses the pros/cons and methods of stripping ornate plasterwork.

In respect of woodwork I find the most cost effective way to strip it is by using a variable heat gun and blunt scraper, followed by Nitromors or similar. The heat can be set to avoid scorching and will remove the bulk of the paint. A combination of No. 2. Steel wool dipped in Nitromors will deal with the residue and mouldings/carvings or other awkward shapes.

It is time consuming and tedious work but the results are rewarding.