Removing paint or other coatings from “modern” plaster – gypsum, board finish etc
Which Product?
- For oil based paints: Kling Strip
- For textured coatings: Solvistrip
Try applying as thickly as possible and leaving overnight – ambient conditions need to be cool. It will often come off as a sheet. Do a test patch first!
Tips
Do a test on a small area first. Try a couple of different products with different dwell times.
On flat surfaces, if preferred, the bulk of the dissolved paint can often be removed with a piece of stiff cardboard.
If using a metal scraper, be careful not to gouge tracks in the plaster – the paint-remover should do the work!
On flat surfaces, wash off with warm water (soapy for the solvent-based products, plain for Kling Strip), scouring cloths (“Scotchbrite” etc), and a sponge.
Important Points
Do not try to remove paint or coatings from “dry lining” – plasterboard which does not have a finishing coat of plaster – it will go very soggy!
