Proven ways to remove paint from bathroom walls by yourself

foto7190-1The paint on the wall in the bathroom can be a serious obstacle when carrying out renovations. It is difficult to get rid of it, since it was most often applied to concrete.

Removing it is associated with dust, noise and an impressive time investment. However, not all methods of removing old coatings are that complicated.

Knowing the main ways to remove paint, you can choose the best option for yourself. About, how to remove paint from walls in the bathroom, we will tell in the article.

What can be removed?

You can remove paint from the walls in the bathroom both with the help of tools and with the use of chemicals. Each method has its own advantages, disadvantages and implementation features.

Hammer and chisel

foto7190-2Using a hammer and chisel, you can get rid of old coating on the walls in the bathroom.

Mode of application:

  • the chisel is applied tangentially to the wall;
  • from above it is tapped with a hammer;
  • systematically process the entire wall.

This method is available to everyone and does not require any financial investment.

Its disadvantages include:

  1. Time spent. It can take a few days to clean the entire bathroom.
  2. The need for physical strength.
  3. Noise during work.
  4. Risk of damage to the wall.
If the chisel is dull during operation, it must be sharpened with sandpaper or stone.

Purifier

You can use special cleaners to remove paint. They are sold in hardware stores.

These products contain solvents and acids. They make the coating soft, so that it can be removed from the wall with a trowel or trowel.

foto7190-3Mode of application:

  1. Apply the product to a brush or roller.
  2. Walk along the surface of the wall.
  3. Leave for exposure. The exact time depends on the selected composition. Most often 15 minutes are enough.
  4. Remove the softened layer from the wall with a spatula.

This method is convenient in that you have to make a minimum of physical effort. Its main drawback is that a working person is forced to breathe corrosive vapors for a long time. In addition, you need to spend money on the purchase of the composition.

You can purchase products such as:

  • wash B-52 Top. The cost of the product is 240 rubles per 0.85 kg;
  • Hammerite cleaner and thinner. The cost of a 0.5 liter bottle is 500 rubles;
  • Bosny remover. The cost of packaging 400 g - 330 rubles.

When working with any composition, the room must be thoroughly ventilated.

Cordbrush

The cord brush is a special attachment for a drill. With its help, you can quickly and without significant physical effort get rid of paint on the walls.

Mode of application:

  1. Install the cord brush on the drill. One nozzle costs about 400 rubles. It should be enough to handle a standard sized bath.
  2. Connect the instrument to the network.
  3. Walk over the surface of the wall that needs cleaning.
Do not press too hard on the instrument. This will get rid of the paint and not the top layer of concrete.

The good thing about this method is that the work moves forward quickly and the wall remains intact. However, it also has its drawbacks, including:

  • the appearance of a large amount of dust - you will have to work in a respirator;
  • high noise threshold;
  • the need for additional study of the corners with a spatula.

Grinder and Diamond Cutter

foto7190-4To remove paint, you can resort to using an angle grinder (grinder) equipped with a special circle.

This attachment consists of sheets of sandpaper that are glued on top of each other. Recommended abrasive grain - 40-60.

Vibratory or belt sanders are not suitable for removing paint. They will clog in the first five minutes of work.

Instead of a grinder, you can use a router. Its working surface is a diamond cutter. The main advantage of the tool is the ability to adjust the thickness of the removed paint layer.

Mode of application:

  1. Choose a suitable attachment.
  2. Connect the device to the network.
  3. Process the wall. When removing paint with a grinder, you need to control the pressing force of the tool so as not to lead to the formation of furrows.
Both tools allow you to quickly get rid of any type of paint coating, but generate a lot of dust. Therefore, it is recommended to work in a respirator.

Ax and warm water

An ax and warm water can help with repair work. This is the most cost effective and time consuming way to remove paint. For work, it is better to take a small tool.

foto7190-5Algorithm of actions:

  1. With the help of an ax, notches are made on the wall. They are performed along the plane of the wall.
  2. Using a spray bottle or an ordinary rag, moisten the wall with warm water.
  3. Leave the paint to soak for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Using an ax, they remove the covering from the walls.

This method is most effective for removing the water-based composition.

Chemistry

The chemical method of removing paint involves treating walls with various aggressive compounds. You can purchase these products at hardware stores. You need to act strictly according to the instructions. Otherwise, you can harm your health.

Features of removal using chemistry:

  • prepare the composition as required by the manufacturer;
  • apply the product to a brush or roller, lubricate the walls in the bathroom with it;
  • leave to influence;
  • remove the coating with a spatula.
All solvents have a strong odor. You need to work with them in a respirator and gloves. The bathroom must be thoroughly ventilated, taking breaks for this.

Chemical names:

  1. White Spirit. Price from 56 rubles for 0.5 liters.
  2. Solvent Tee. The price is 230 rubles for 120 ml.
  3. Solvent R-4, 646, 647, etc. The average price for 1 liter is 170 rubles.

Organic compounds

Organic paint removers have the ability to dissolve the paint molecules, thereby cleaning the bathroom wall.

foto7190-6Most popular remedies:

  • gasoline "Galosha";
  • White Spirit;
  • turpentine;
  • xylene;
  • acetone.

Mode of application:

  1. Apply the selected composition to the wall.
  2. Leave to act.
  3. Remove paint with a spatula.

To get rid of the coating it was easier, you can first make notches on the wall.When working with organic compounds, personal protective equipment should not be neglected: gloves, goggles and respirators. The bathroom door must be open.

Inorganic solvents

The most common inorganic paint thinner is water. However, she alone will not be able to cope with the coating. You will need to resort to using tools, such as an ax or spatula. Water will only make the work easier.

Another inorganic compound is liquid ammonia. They need to be used carefully, as it has a pronounced odor. Ammonia is better known as ammonia. It will be difficult for them to process all the walls in the bathroom, but it is quite possible to remove a small amount of paint.

Mode of application:

  • apply the composition to a suitable material;
  • rub a section of the wall with it until it is completely cleansed;
  • thoroughly ventilate the room.

You need to work with ammonia in a mask.

How to quickly remove old paint?

To get rid of old paint on the wall, some points must be taken into account:

  1. foto7190-7The bathroom has a high humidity level. Therefore, the old coating most often leaves the walls without difficulty. This is especially true when the composition is applied to plaster. It is not difficult to remove it mechanically.
  2. To combat paint that has been applied directly to concrete, it is better to use chemical compounds.

    Such a coating is not afraid of moisture, so it does not peel off the walls. If you try to remove it with an ax or chisel, you can seriously damage the wall.

  3. Before starting work, the wall must be thoroughly moistened. Wet paint comes off more easily.
  4. The paint is easily removed from the bathroom wall if you warm it up with a construction hair dryer. Even the oldest coating will not resist against it.

If you take these tips into account, the work will go much faster and easier.

Features of the removal of different types of paintwork

In order for the wall cleaning process to be as productive as possible, it is necessary to take into account the type of coating. Removing different types of paint:

Paint typeThe best remedies
AcrylicWhite spirit, acetone, xylene
Water emulsionAx and warm water. You need to wet the walls abundantly.
OilSolvent 649, 650, alcohol compositions, mechanical removal methods
EnamelSolvent 647
Drying oilOrganic solvents, turpentine

Major mistakes

In order not to harm your own health and not ruin the wall, you need to familiarize yourself with the most common mistakes that inexperienced repairmen make:

  1. foto7190-8Work with corrosive substances without a respirator and gloves. The bathroom is a small room with poor ventilation.

    In it, caustic vapors spread very quickly. Inhalation can cause serious poisoning.

  2. Excessive wall pressure. Overdoing it with mechanical paint removal can lead to the destruction of the concrete base. It is difficult to level a badly damaged wall.
  3. Removing paint in the area of ​​electrical switches without disconnecting them. The room must be de-energized during the work. One careless movement is enough to get an electric shock.

For the duration of the work, it is better to take out the bath and other plumbing from the room.

Important recommendations

Tips from professional repairmen:

  1. When working with chemicals, you must use personal protective equipment: gloves, glasses and a respirator.
  2. When using electrical appliances in the bathroom, for example, a grinder, do not allow tools to come into contact with water.
  3. To ventilate the room, do not close the door to the bathroom.
  4. When removing paint from walls, protect flooring and plumbing from possible contamination. To do this, they are covered with polyethylene or unnecessary fabric cloth.
If the paint is poorly cleaned off in some areas, then you can refuse to completely remove it. Such a coating will not become an obstacle for further repair work.

Useful video

How to remove old paint from the walls in the bathroom without noise and dust, video instruction:

Conclusion

There are many ways to remove paintwork, but mechanical methods are the safest.... They do not carry the risk of chemical poisoning, although they take more time.

If only with the help of tools it was not possible to get rid of the paint, you can combine several methods of dealing with it at once.

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