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Ask your QuestionIs it possible to avoid scraping paint off the outside of my house if it’s peeling off with the use of a pressure washer before I paint? I’d like to figure out some sort of solution.
Asked by Kelly on 13th Jan 2021"Pressure washer is the most efficient and easy way to scrap the paint off ."
Answered on 13th Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report"If it's flaky, the bits that are flaky will peel off, but the solid bits will stay intact"
Answered on 13th Jan 2021 - Member since May 2020 - report"Hi,
The best was to remove existing paint if it's flaking a is to use a product called peelaway, it removes many layers of paint at once and once removed you will get a better finish when new paint has been applied.
Kind regards
Harry & Son professional decorators"
"Yes you can use pressure washer to remove loose and flaky paint just make sure it is used at low pressure which should be sufficient, a high pressure may damage render. If the paint has blown and leaves a powdery surface it will need to be stabilized prior to re painting for the new coats to adhere to the wall. It's around 18 pounds for 5 litres."
Answered on 13th Jan 2021 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"Using a pressure washer at low setting is one way of removing loose, flaky paint, or you can do it the old fashioned way of using a scraper."
Answered on 13th Jan 2021 - Member since Dec 2020 - report"Personally I would say no to pressure washer as if its rendered yoyou might blow the render and if brick you might blow out the joints I would recommend a light scrape"
Answered on 14th Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report"I would do it by hand to make sure it is prepped properly wouldn't do it with a pressure washer"
Answered on 14th Jan 2021 - Member since Dec 2016 - report"I personally prefer a scraper or wire brush. But a pressure washer not set too high will take the loose off"
Answered on 18th Apr 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 - report"Firstly better to use a sharp, rigid putty knife and then pressure washer before paint."
Answered on 16th Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
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