Removing Lead Paint From Wood Siding

Cover any plants around the house with plastic sheets or a tarp.

Removing lead paint from wood siding.

You can also use a roller or paintbrush to apply it to. 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. To use paint stripper. Or if the cost is high replace the old wood with brand new wood whether it s siding trim window sashes or entire windows.

Stir the paint stripper thoroughly with a mixing stick and pour it into a pump sprayer. That gets the lead out of the house. You can remove painted trim and window sashes and send them out to a professional paint stripper. If you want to remove all the paint compare the cost and time of other options.

It s best to start at the top of your project and work your way down. How to strip paint off wood siding.