The greatest competitor to Eco Solutions Home Strip is the solvent based Nitromors which was introduced by Henkel. We reviewed a copy of their datasheet from 2005 and it shows a toxic and harmful warning signs with the added note, in section 3 that…… There really aren’t any disadvantages of using Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper, the only one maybe being that you have only just heard about it. How long does Eco Solutions Eco Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper take to work? It is easier to remove it with a long-handled blade scraper, as it helps lift it from the surface, rather than spreading it around the wall.

Coatings with textured surfaces can be easily removed using our X-Tex Artex Remover utilising a working wet system which makes it safe to do. You should start by washing the surface with warm soapy water to remove any dirt and dust and then wipe it dry with a microfibre cloth. Next, you use the heat gun to soften the varnish, always read the instructions and start on a lower heat setting first so you know it is not going to be too hot, you can increase the heat if it isn’t softening the varnish as you need it to. Focus on one area at a time and when the varnish has softened you then use a scraper to scrape it away whilst it’s still soft, be really careful when doing this so you don’t try and scrape away the hard varnish underneath as this will damage the surface you are trying to get to. When you have done this you can then move onto the next area of varnish. If there are several layers of varnish that have been painted over, again and again, you will need to repeat the process a few times. There will be some areas of varnish that are difficult to reach and for these, you will need to use the sandpaper guide to remove. When all the varnish has been removed you should wash the surface with warm soapy water to remove any dust and then leave it to dry completely before you treat the original surface with anything else. Again, it a long and laborious job removing varnish with a heat gun so give yourself enough time and you will definitely need a lot of patience. Removing Varnish with Eco Solutions Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper Using this method, it is possible to remove textured coatings such as Artex without causing dust that contains asbestos fibres.

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NOTE: Whichever option you choose it’s always a good idea to test on a small and inconspicuous area first to ensure that no permanent damage will be caused. If you are trying to remove multiple layers of stubborn paint, though, you may need to repeat this process a few times to get the desired result. 3. Scrape away the loose paint Wipe the cabinet over with warm soapy water to remove any dirt and dust and then simply paste the Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper using an old paint soft paintbrush. Leave it to work its magic for 20 plus minutes and then use a scraper with a clean edge and slide it under the varnish. If it lifts easily then carry on scraping the varnish off but if it doesn’t lift then leave it for a while longer and try again. If the cabinet has several layers of varnish on it then use a liberal amount of stripper on it to ensure it soaks right into the varnish layers. Scarpe in the same direction as the grain and when all the varnish has been removed you can wipe it over with warm soapy water and leave it to dry completely before you do anything else. How do I use Eco Solutions Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper for Removing Varnish from Oak Doors? Based on my previous DYI jobs, the answer is no. X-Tex did not damage the plaster. In fact, the scrap blade may potentially do that, if force is applied without accuracy. Thank you. Customer Answer: There are no dangerous fumes when using Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper as it is a water-based, non-toxic and solvent-free formula that has been researched and developed to ensure it isn’t harmful when used. How do I use Eco Solutions Home Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper for Removing Varnish from Cabinets?

Use a heat gun: It’s possible to strip paint from wood by melting it, and a heat gun is the tool you need to do that. If you hold a heat gun at a 45-degree angle to the area you’re trying to strip, you should be able to loosen it. Of course, this is a dangerous option, so you need to be careful. If you mean just plasterboard without plaster on it then yes it has been used many times in this instance. Care does have to be taken though when you get down to that surface not to be over-aggressive as you can damage the paper surface. Customer Question: Take great care when doing this as if the surface is wood or decorative then there is a good chance that if you are too heavy handed or use a course abrasive then you will damage it!

Applying Home Strip to the Surface

Once you have removed the paint, dust away the excess with a brush and give it a good clean with sugar soap - this step is crucial as you don’t want this to get in the paint when completing your upcycling with the final coat of paint,’ says Emma Bestley, Creative Director and Co-Founder of YesColours. Home Strip™ is ideal for use by do–it–yourself enthusiasts, as well as professional users. Economical to use – Goes further than hazardous solvent based strippers – Minimal VOC content (0.000004%, as certified by independent laboratory detection test) X-Tex can also be applied overnight and covered with foil or plastic film. A foil application prevents X-Tex from drying out, forces the product down, and in most cases softens both the emulsion and the artex simultaneously. This application gets the best results and ensures you the X-Tex goes further.

Super Strength Degreaser removes grease, oil, grime, glue and even light carbon build-up. It is effective and pleasant to use, water-based, no abrasives with no H (hazard) or P (precautionary) statements on the labhttps://www.ecosolutions.co.uk/homestrip-xtex/el.

Unlike the gel type where in most cases you can see the reaction occurring, you will be unable to if you use paste so ensure you wait for the full amount of time specified by the manufacturer. Grime Go removes all types of grease, oil, dirt, stains, grime, dirt, mould, adhesive residues and paint splashes. It can be used to prepare surfaces for re-painting or just to clean and brighten the substrate. No fumes, no skin burns, no abrasives and non-toxic. Alternatively, you could grab a clean cloth and soak it in warm, soapy water. Then, wipe it over the wood to remove any remaining paint stripper. In some cases (depending on what you are applying to) gels and pastes can also cause surface damage e.g. to some wood fillers. If this is the case then you will have to repair/replace before you can then start painting. The best products to use in the range are EcoSolutions Paint & Varnish remover or Graffiti go. Hope this helps! TTB Supplies About Eco Solution X-Tex

Home Strip is totally ph neutral so no need to neutralise afterwards. Just wash down with a damp cloth or sponge and leave to dry naturally. This final process also removes any final microscopic traces of paint that may remain on the surface. Again, this will create a fair amount of dust so always remember eye protection and a mask!! If you are interested in purchasing Home Strip™ Paint and Varnish Remover then it is available from our very own toolstore. Paint stripper is extremely strong, and the chemicals in this product can be extremely damaging to wood if it’s left on there. Because of this, you should give your wood a good clean.You don’t need to use gloves when using the product as it won’t harm your skin, however, it’s a good idea as renovating, recycling or decorating will always dry out your hands and gloves help to protect them. Will I need a mask when using Eco Solutions Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper? As you may be aware there are quite a few products of this kind on the market. The most common of these come in the following forms: Gel Type Paint Stripper Removing Varnish from……Home Strip® Paint & Varnish Stripper Perfect for DIY and Up-Cycling Projects