Removing Paint From Brick Siding

Removing paint from brick is not a walk in the park. The paint adheres into the rough brick exterior and doesn't want to come off. Sandblasting and powerwashing are options for removing paint, however, they are messy and will damage the brick. Most paint removers are too thin to stay on a wall for any length of time, so you need a special paint remover designed for this kind of situation. Even once the paint is removed, you may find damaged brick underneath requiring that you repaint the brick in a fresh color. Use an alkaline-resistant primer designed for use on masonry if you are going to repaint.

Gel paint remover
4-inch paintbrush
Scraper
Wire brush
Scrub brush

Instructions

- 1
  Apply a thick layer of gel paint remover to the brick using a 4-inch bristle paintbrush. Gel paint remover sticks to the surface and breaks the bond between the paint and wall so that it can be peeled off.
- 2
  Wait at least two hours and then check to see if the paint is ready to be peeled by pulling up a small section with a scraper. You may have to wait up to 18 hours for the paint remover to work sufficiently.
- 3
  Pull the paint off in strips by lifting sections of it with the scraper and pulling it off. If it does not come off easily, you may have to wait longer for the paint remover to work.
- 4
  Brush the surface of the brick with a wire brush to get rid of any debris or crumbling brick on the surface.
- 5
  Rinse any residue off with a nylon scrub brush and plain water.

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