2006-07-16 05:07:23 · 6 answers · asked by shipsacoming 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
There are many ways, just depends on a few things.
If we are talking latex paint that has not been there too long, denatured alcohol works well. Just follow with lots of water.
The next option would be a citrus based stripper brushed on and left on to work. Again, follow with lots of water.
Only after trying these steps would I attempt mechanical removal.
Blasting or wire brushing could damage damage the face of some brick beyond repair.
Good luck.
sell_n_paint
2006-07-16 05:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by sell_n_paint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try a drill style wire brush, chemicals could work too if you follow the instructions. After you try these two I would say a light sand blasting will take care of the rest and you will not have to be as aggressive with the sand blasting because you will already know the trouble spots. Good Luck!!!
2006-07-16 12:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by fastsaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one of those little steam cleaners, and it melted the paint off bricks near my fireplace.
2006-07-16 17:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liquid nitrogen to freeze the paint. It's easier to peel off.
2006-07-16 12:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sand blasting works, maybe a bit harsh though
2006-07-16 12:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have high pressure water jets that do that now.
2006-07-16 13:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋