Removing Lead Paint From Wood Siding

You can remove painted trim and window sashes and send them out to a professional paint stripper.

Removing lead paint from wood siding.

Use a gel or paste when stripping paint from vertical surfaces such as wooden doorframes. Stir the paint stripper thoroughly with a mixing stick and pour it into a pump sprayer. Spray the painted wood siding thoroughly. Cover any plants around the house with plastic sheets or a tarp.

Or if the cost is high replace the old wood with brand new wood whether it s siding trim window sashes or entire windows. It s best to start at the top of your project and work your way down. To use paint stripper. Grinder paint removal for instance grinding using power sanding disks or clapboard sanders is very efficient on siding that s in good shape but it generates lead laden dust.

Pour a small amount of the paint stripper into a glass or metal container and apply it as specified on the label. If you want to remove all the paint compare the cost and time of other options.