How to scrape paint off house exterior

Question

Is 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.

Alberto · Answer

Pressure washer is the most efficient and easy way to scrap the paint off .

Kalutwa · Answer

If it's flaky, the bits that are flaky will peel off, but the solid bits will stay intact

Kevin · Answer

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

Spencer · Answer

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.

Andy · Answer

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.

Phillip · Answer

You could try pressure washing first, but you will still have to do some hard work with a scrapper, before you start pain4.

Nikki · Answer

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

Will · Answer

I would do it by hand to make sure it is prepped properly wouldn't do it with a pressure washer

Terry · Answer

I personally prefer a scraper or wire brush. But a pressure washer not set too high will take the loose off

Mohammad · Answer

Firstly better to use a sharp, rigid putty knife and then pressure washer before paint.

How to scrape paint off house exterior

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