How to remove paint from hardwood floor

To remove the old paint in several ways. If the area needing treatment is large, it is recommended to use a manual or electric tool: planers, cycle, manual, drill or grinder with a nozzle from a wire brush, grinding mill, surface grinding machine. Before beginning work you should ensure that the movement of the tool will not interfere with the nails. To do this they either need to be removed from the floorboards, or bury it so that the hats were a bit below the layer of paint.

When using hand or power tools in the process, inevitably will produce a lot of dust, small chips, pieces. Therefore, the door to the next room to be closed, and the window open. It is recommended to wear gloves and a respirator. If the layer of paint is thin, you can use the mount with coarse sandpaper, a putty knife with a metal blade, a rasp. In working with power tools be aware that oil paint is not necessary to remove the surface grinding machines and Stripping cutters.

Another way to remove old paint is to use a hot air gun. This method is very effective but not entirely safe: there are some types of paints when heated begin to leach harmful substances. So you need to work in a well ventilated area, wearing gloves and a respirator, observing all safety rules when working with heating tool. The technology of paint removal the following: on the floor direct the flow of hot air that softens the paint layer. Then it is removed with a spatula or wooden spoon.

The method of sandblasting the painted surface will suit those who have the appropriate tool. In this case, air jet, water and abrasive particles is pumped using high pressure, is sent to the floor, and is cleansed not only from paint, but from rust. This method can remove the paint in the most remote places.

Will help in the knowledge of what paint was painted wood floor. Formulations for water-based, it is easiest removed with sandpaper or grinder with wire brush. There are special washes for this type of paint. They are effective in that case, if the coating layer is quite thin, and the volume of the treated surface. Of oil and alkyd paints it is easiest removed second.