2006-06-15 14:06:31 · 12 answers · asked by Emily P 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I tried to use assitone but it's not working. I'm not using a sander. Should I just paint over it?
2006-06-15 14:20:02 · update #1
The assitone isn't working.
2006-06-15 14:25:46 · update #2
The assitone isn't working.
2006-06-15 14:25:47 · update #3
It's a plaster wall. We stenciled the walls with acrlylic enamel. Then we spray painted over that. We decided we didn't enjoy the efect. We just want the acrlylic enamel. What happens when you get assitone on your skin?
2006-06-15 14:33:38 · update #4
with paint remover. try turpentine or some other kind of paint thinner. it's a lot of work unless you can scrape it off
2006-06-15 14:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by corrie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the wall is wood and you want to expose this, I don't see the purpose of stripping the paint. If you are planning to re-paint the wall, it is best to fill any cracks or low spots with spackle or plaster and lightly sand those areas. Then you will need to prime the surface with a latex or alkyd (oil base) primer. Then just paint over it. if you are painting it a dark color, ask the paint store to "tint" the primer to match the paint.
Acetone is a nasty chemical that can be used as a thinner for some finishes like lacquer or to thin out Plastic-Wood wood putty. It evaporates very quickly and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled. It is a known cancer causing agent, but considering it's popularity as a nail-polish remover, I would assume prolonged and concentrated exposure would be a key factor. It's not very useful for removing paint.
2006-06-15 21:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by jack b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure that you really need to remove the paint? If you plan on repainting, it may only be necessary to pressure wash the surface, and/or sand it, and then apply a primer and new coat of paint.
Actual paint removal can be a labor intensive, daunting job, using perhaps chemicals, etc, and it can be quite messy.
2006-06-15 21:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to get an sander and sand it down to a smooth surface and paint the color you would like. I hope this will help.
2006-06-15 23:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of fine answers....just use a few coats of kilz primer...it's a sealer as well as a primer so colors don't bleed through...it's sold in latex or oil based...theres even an oderless version, though it has a mild oder...the oil based stuff will knock you out!!!
no problem if you get asitone on your skin, a little tingling, some dry skin but your safe...wash well and use some lotion...the smell will be in your skin untill tomorrow
2006-06-15 21:49:07 · answer #5 · answered by m37734 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sanding the area will take care of the problem then you just paint over it but, make sure you clean the area with a damp cloth
2006-06-15 21:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by danjoro24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try using a sander, or try using TSP solution to take off the paint sheen and then you can paint over it
2006-06-15 21:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by bluebird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sand and paint over or cross line with lining paper and paper over or u could artex or for a cheap affect hang sheets down with nails
2006-06-22 20:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by lpricrn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seen a product on diy.com thats amazing but I can't remember what they called it. I will leave the site for you. Good luck.
2006-06-15 21:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by D. Bronco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you do anything but paint over it?
2006-06-15 21:24:06 · answer #10 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋