Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 May 04, 2011 11:34 am Hi all, Finally got the CC for reno works. We would like to re paint the original terrace fencing out the front, but it looks like it has a already had at least 2 layers of paint and was wondering if there is a way to strip it off? Manual hand sanding would seem too hard.. maybe some sort of liquid removal product or hiring a sandblaster? Any ideas would be appreciated. Similar fencing: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: re painting terrace fencing question 2May 04, 2011 11:58 am Friends of ours that renovated an old timber home, had all their internal timber doors sent away and "dipped".....not sure in what, but it stripped all the layers of paint off to reveal beautiful timber doors....i'm sure the same could be done for the fencing, but probably quite expensive.... btw, they live in Epping, NSW....so i'd say it was a place in Sydney somewhere.....you could always do a search... Re: re painting terrace fencing question 4May 04, 2011 4:13 pm You could use a grinder couldn't you? You would have to be very careful no matter what method you used to ensure that the metal underneath was still in good nick. The paint sometimes is the only thing holding it all together. Some things are worth waiting for. Hi, Have used the Dulux 1 step, oil base on my walls(white set), out of can it’s already a more thinner product than a final coat paint Also in water base Water or… 3 3792 Thanks mate, is there a standard off the shelf type breathable product I can apply DIY? Thanks 2 1753 Hi All, I am just about finish up my knockdown build (Sydney, NSW) and needs to do fencing replaced on one of the sides. That side neighbor is a troublemaker (complaining… 0 1990 |