5 Easy Ways to Remove Old Paint at Home

By: MH ShoSHI

You must be frustrated with your fading, peeling, bubbling, flaking, or blistering old and weather-damaged paint that has endured so much wear and time for your home. 

01

Use a paint scraper or putty knife to manually remove loose or peeling paint from walls or furniture.

Method 1 – Scraping 

02

For a smooth surface, sand away old paint using sandpaper or an electric sander, ideal for wood surfaces.

Method 2 – Sanding 

03

A heat gun softens the paint, making it easier to scrape off without damaging the surface underneath.

Method 3 – Heat Gun 

04

Apply a chemical paint stripper to stubborn areas. Follow safety instructions and allow it to sit before scraping the paint off.

Method 4 – Chemical Paint Strippers 

05

For exterior surfaces, use a pressure washer to blast away old paint, especially on decks, fences, or walls.

Method 5 – Pressure Washing 

Paint Removal Services

You must be frustrated with your fading, peeling, bubbling, flaking, or blistering old and weather-damaged paint that has endured so much wear and time for your home. Weathered, deteriorated, or impaired paint diminishes the visual aesthetics and value of your property while posing a risk to the underlying materials of your house. Professional paint removal services help you to carefully strip back these dated layers, readying your space for a stunning new layer of paint with lasting beauty.