Stripping paint
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There are instances where using a 4" flooring razor blade scraper will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade (See [[Stripping paint#Orbital sander|Orbital sander]] below). | There are instances where using a 4" flooring razor blade scraper will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade (See [[Stripping paint#Orbital sander|Orbital sander]] below). | ||
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To lessen any further risk of gouging, run the blade backwards against old smooth paint 4-5 times. This will push up the burr and permit the blade's edge to glide much more easily. | To lessen any further risk of gouging, run the blade backwards against old smooth paint 4-5 times. This will push up the burr and permit the blade's edge to glide much more easily. | ||
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| + | ====Homemade scraping tool==== | ||
| + | Start with a stiff putty knife or drywall tool. Round the corners, then re-sharpen on a belt sander, then on a knife sharpening stone. Hold the knife with both hands, at a 90-degree angle to the surface. Start to scrape, and adjust the angle until you get the best results. | ||
====Media blasting==== | ====Media blasting==== | ||
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