Removing paint from sandstone...

[huwwilliams]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone can help me? I'm currently renovating a georgian house that has sandstone window sills that need stripping and then re-doing. However there is a nasty undercoat of emulsion paint, possibly lead based, that is a night mare to remove with conventional methods and without ruining the sandstone. Does anyone know of any effective solutions i can use?

any help will be much appreciated

thanks

Huw

 

[Ian Bond]

Well Mr Penrose has recommended these chaps to me, and others

First I would use a paint stripper to get the remaining paint off the stone. I'm not sure what type of stripper would be best for sandstone, but if you give Strippers of Sudbury (01787 371524) a call they will probably be able to recommend which of their formulations is best for your type of stone and paint. You can buy test pots to try before committing yourself to a big order.


.. thanks for that Penners!

Hopefully they will have something for the sills - I'm leaving mine rough and rustic!

Ian