How to remove paint from block walls?

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Apr 9, 2008 | 08:22 PM

Stampede4ever

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How to remove paint from block walls?

Does anyone know of a wire brush, sanding disk of some sort, and where to buy it at?

Thanks.

Apr 14, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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Paint Removal

A high pressure stream of water from a my 3500 psi pressure washer works pretty well. On the outside of a building I have heated the paint with an acetylene torch and scraped it off. I have also used a needle scaler to quickly remove thick paint from block using low pressure. See the links below.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3724_200113724

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_12817_12817

Apr 14, 2008 | 06:00 AM

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Needle scaler works but is time consuming and loud. Rent the biggest pressure washer you can find and try that.

Apr 14, 2008 | 08:59 AM

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Soda blast it....Concrete block is incredibly porous and will soak through leaving water in the center for weeks. Get a sand blaster and put baking soda in it....

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