How to Remove Paint From Plaster Walls
- 1). Choose a commercial paint stripper suited for the task at hand. Liquid applications are effective against one to two layers of paint, while dissolving several coats of paint requires a thicker paste formula capable of removing each layer in a single application.
- 2). Ventilate the workspace and wear a respirator to avoid the harmful chemical fumes from the paint stripper. Put on solvent-resistant gloves to protect your skin against alkaline burns.
- 3). Carefully apply the stripper onto the painted wall with a brush, using long and even strokes to ensure full coverage. Allow the solvent to remain on the plaster for the length of time indicated on the product label.
- 4). Scrape the paint with a putty knife once it has emulsified. Take care not to apply excessive pressure, using a second application of the chemical stripper if necessary.
- 5). Repeat the process until the paint has been cleanly lifted from the plaster surface. Soak a fresh cloth in clean water and thoroughly wipe the treated surface to neutralize the chemicals.
