What to do for paint removal on wood?

[pinpointdan]

My partners dad is having us wash one of his rental houses. Also he wants us to remove paint from a wood shed. I know he doesnt need every speck of paint off but I want to get as much off as efficiently possible. I think some paint is chipping but not all.

 

[B.A.]

Use a paint stripper....aand heat if you got it

 

[pressurepros]

You cannot remove paint without very expensive chemicals ($50 per gallon for coverage of 75 s/f per gallon) and a ton of sanding. If the plan is to put down a semi-trans stain you'll be at that job for a long time. Best bet is to wash with some bleach and TSP. Neutralize, rinse really well, coat with oil based primer and apply a coat or two of latex solid stain. This is not the type of job you want to discount unless you need the experience.

 

[Looking Good]

Using excessive pressure on bare wood will cause damage. If it is cedar it will be soft in the summer growth rings and is very easy to "groove" out places. Follow the above mentioned procedure for a paint prep cleaning.

 

[pinpointdan]

Ok thanks. As far as paint prep goes, what does that mean really? Is that just knocking off the chips? I assume they are going to paint this again.