wood_vulture asked: I’m buying an 80-year-old house with original cedar siding on it… and original Lead-Based paint.
I know I have to catch the LBP, but what’s the best tool to use for the purpose of the actual scraping?
I don’t want to damage the shingles.
Thanks in advance.
Victoria
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November 30th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
There is a tool called a Paint Scraper, available from all good tool or paint stores. The problem with old LBP is that it may be stuck very hard to the wood and be very difficult to remove without first applying a liquid paint remover. If using a paint remover make sure that you wash any residue completely from your woodwork and that it dries properly before applying any new paint or finish.