How to remove paint from brick

[steve_64]

I'm not sure if it's latex or oil. It's on my house and was there when I bought it almost two years ago.

I've tried gel solve and pressure washing but wasn't getting anywhere.

Any ideas? I'm temptedto paint over it to hide it.

Guess I'll post a pic later,it won't load.

 

[Louis]

Try some jasco paint remover. it's some toxic stuff.

 

[J Scott W]

If you are dealing with a large area, the answer is probably media blasting, maybe some coarse garnet.

 

[steve_64]

Whoever painted got it along nearly every edge and a lot of big drips.

Media blast is a good idea. I may go rent one.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Whoever painted got it along nearly every edge and a lot of big drips.

Media blast is a good idea. I may go rent one.

If there's a local pressure washing dealer nearby, they could probably find a chemical for you.

 

[hogjowl]

Just sand blast it.

And don't ever listen to trailer punks!

 

[Old Coastie]

There are recycling blast systems out there. For a cold beer I'll tell you a funny story about one of my shipmates.

Try this: Take a can of oven cleaner and douche down a section. See if it works, by wite brushing it after twenty minutes. If it smears, it'll work. Failing that, try rolling paint stripper over a section and later on, pressure wash it. I do not recommed using a methylene chloride stripper on the house, it will poison everything it touches. Works good, but nasty as blazes. Your paint store should have recommedstions.

 

[steve_64]

The problem with using strong products is we also spent a lot of money on landscaping the last couple years. I may try some paint stripper but I think media blast will be the way to go.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Just sand blast it.

And don't ever listen to trailer punks!

Just hope you're never in my rear view mirrors. I might "accidentally" back my trailer into your side doors.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Walnut shells will take it off but its no fun blasting it. Pretty aggressive stuff both shooting and the ricochet.

 

[steve_64]

Walnut shells will take it off but its no fun blasting it. Pretty aggressive stuff both shooting and the ricochet.

Yeah I've put in all new windows too. I need to be careful when I do this.