How do i strip paint with a heat gun

A sharp scraper is key - sharpen it constantly. The mask was so horrible, that it left a notch and bruise on my nose from hours of it digging into my face. This type of heat gun nozzle is used for heating copper pipe. Special nozzles are available for most models of heat gun for specific uses other than stripping paint. I have always used chemical strippers, and they ARE aweful! I like Citristrip, but I hate the messy gunk it leaves behind, fo sho!

Scrape off the paint, scrub off the residue with a wet nylon brush, and rinse with water. The mask and filters can be purchased at Home Depot. Please post any questions, comments or suggestions over on the blog. If you do decide to use this method, keep the temperature on the low side. The bits of paint that were stripping off would melt through trash bags and plastics and they splattered onto other surfaces.

Using a heat gun to strip paint is a very fast and efficient way to remove paint especially on surfaces that can't be moved outdoors to strip easily. Paint removal with a heat gun? Originally Posted by chuckt. Get the latest This Old House news, updates and special offers every week, direct to your inbox. Users browsing this forum:

When working around windows be very careful as the heat gun can crack and break glass. I come back with a sharp scraper and get the "crumbs" of paint that are still holding on, and also scrape inside corners before using any chemicals. Play safe by wearing heavy work gloves, and clean the blade of the scraper frequently. Air out the house several days after using the stripper to ensure that smelling the fumes does not cause damage. I have always used chemical strippers, and they ARE aweful! Comment Name Email Recipe Rating. A sharp scraper is key - sharpen it constantly.