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Paint removal: common problems

Stripper did not work very well

Some stripping agents, especially "safe" strippers, need to be covered with plastic to prevent them drying out before they have had a chance to work. Sometimes they need to be left overnight.

Which is better, chemical strippers or burning off with a blowtorch.

A blowtorch is cheaper and very effective but can be dangerous and is not suitable in a lots of cases. A hotair gun is useful for small jobs where time is not important. Intricate detailed trim is best coated with a liquid or semi-paste chemical as burning can cause damage to fine detail.

How doI get paint off floors

Probably the best way is to use a heavy duty mechanical sander. These can usually be hired from a local hire shop.