Press sheets of breathable laminated paint stripping paper onto the moist paste until all the air bubbles are pressed out and allow the remover to rest according to the manufacturer s instructions on the paint removal product.
Remove paint from iron fireplace.
After spending hours on google we concluded that removing paint from the fireplace was indeed possible.
Tools for my fireplace refresh.
Don t try to burn it off with a blowtorch as cast iron is a brittle material and can crack easily.
Cover the whole fireplace as the first layers of paint will remove quite easily.
Afterwards smooth down the surface using fine wire wool and a rust remover then wipe with white spirit not water to prevent new rust stains.
Use a stove and grate polish such as liberon iron.
Next apply white spirit using steel wool to remove the remaining bits of stubborn old paint.
To finish your fireplace you need to apply cast iron paste liberon iron paste zebo or hotspot are recommended.
Remove any old paint from the fireplace.
Determining my course of action for removing the paint from my fireplace took hours of online research.
Finishing your cast iron fireplace.
This usually takes about 7 hours to work but of course follow the instructions on the bottle.
Keep repeating this process using a pointed object like a small screw driver yo get into the fine detail.
Firstly you need to remove any old paint from the fireplace.
Repeat the process of wiping with white spirit until the surface is thoroughly clean.
Start by applying the paint stripper with a paint brush.
Use lots of white spirit to remove the remaining paint residue until the surface is completely clean.
Also chances are the old paint contains lead and you don t want to burn it releasing toxic fumes.
Wipe off the residue with a stripping knife and kitchen paper.
Remove the dissolved paint with a stripping knife and kitchen paper.
I stripped paint for 6 hours the first day.
Here are our top 5 tips on how to restore a cast iron fireplace let the chemical paint stripper work as long as possible.
Leave the stripper to work for a few minutes then with your wirebrush start brushing over the paint.
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Apply the paint removing paste to all the paint covered areas of the fireplace in an even 1 8 inch thick coat.