How to Strip Paint Using a Heat Gun

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How to Strip Paint Using a Heat Gun | House Painting

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Hi, were going to talk about stripping paint.
There are two ways to strip paint. We have a heat gun, a heat gun is not the same as a blow dryer. This has a little more horse power. You have to be careful with it. The other way is a chemical stripper. They both have their pro's and con's.
A heat gun is kind of like ironing. You want to be methodical and not hold it in one place too long. The heat, will loosen up the layers of paint and you can scrape it off. The plus point is you don't have to inhale to the chemicals from a chemical stripper.
Alright, so were going to do a section here for you. Show you the heat gun. [background noise] Pretty soon you will see it start to bubble...It is okay to use this on wood, but, be methodical about it and be careful. Were going to see whole layers of paint come off...It is good to do just a section at a time...This is not a fast process...Wow look at that...So plan your weekend accordingly and always use safety measures, long sleeves and gloves...So it may not be fast but this is an efficient way to strip paint if you are very careful.

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@DC-fo3bn 3 жыл бұрын

It is a fast process with the heat gun as long as you ignore him and do it properly. After you take off the first bit of paint you want to hold the scraper behind the heat gun and move in long steady motion applying pressure on the crater as you move. You don't need to wait for the paint to bubble, it will just slide of in long pieces, it's the steam and air expanding underneath the paint that releases it, the bubbles are just superficial and happen last because there is not much air between layers of paint.

@chriswf 3 жыл бұрын

That worked! Didn't have to let it bubble. Thanks!

@Gunzee 2 жыл бұрын

Also using the narrow attachment, the end comes together with a small slit concentrates the heat in one small band.

@notme1345 2 жыл бұрын

I just use the wide flat mouth attachment as the scraper then heat and scrape at the same time!

@cassiawhitfield7280 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooooo much!

@The_Fitz Жыл бұрын

Another quick way, that may be slightly a bit more effort… go buy a new piece of trim wood, rip the old one off, and replace it.

@Rdff522 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was using citrus strip and it was hell on earth. The heat gun removed all the layers of paint at once.

@ciaartin2221 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful. I did not realize that it was a slower/sectional process; however I do not want to smell paint stripper. Plus the costs start to add up.

@chriscronin883 6 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what Cesc Fabrigas was up to these days.

@thehighburykid5335 4 жыл бұрын

Why do I find a link to Arsenal when searching for paint removal?

@fwbcarl 3 жыл бұрын

How do you heat the trim next to the wall without stripping the wall?

@llTllOllBllYll 7 жыл бұрын

you also want to put a respiratory mask on. he was also holding the gun too close , this can burn the timber and damage it and cause the paint not to stick as well, or adhere in professional terms. be sure that the paint is not lead containing many paints used in the 1970`s contains lead. you can get swabs to test for lead. be safe, don't always trust KZfaq videos.

@dennisswiatkowski 7 жыл бұрын

Is a cheap mask sufficient for this kind of work? Or should one buy an expensive one?

@CraigMansfield 6 жыл бұрын

Toby Hammond oh I forgot about the lead paint. I've just stripped my door frame from the 70's. There's asbestos in the ceiling artex as well.

@jazzbee2121 6 жыл бұрын

If it is lead based paint what woudl you suggest to get the paint off of the wood?

@chrisharris1521 Жыл бұрын

@@jazzbee2121 Chemical strippers and PPE for safety. Alternatively, other ways are steam, laser and CO2 dry ice blasting.

@user-wq7xy9ih8r Жыл бұрын

@@CraigMansfield are you still alive ??

@BrettCooper4702 5 жыл бұрын

Is that paint lead based? A filter mask and ventilation might be needed.

@Himoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

What about if you live in an old house, do you want to be breathing in fumes from lead paint?

@seanhaecker2256 Жыл бұрын

I have French doors with lots of small glass windows. I want to strip the paint that is around all the trim. Is it okay to use a heat gun this close to glass? Thank you!

@gungadin164 3 ай бұрын

I think that there's a big risk of shattering the glass with the heat. If I were ever going to try stripping near glass, at the very least I'd cover the glass with a few layers of insulating material.

@cheeks6310 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I was already thinking about getting doors dipped when you used the word methodical. I'm more a Homer Simpson of DIY. do I want it done right or fast? I usually go fast then give up and get a professional

@theBabyDead 2 жыл бұрын

Planning on trying this out (just bought one) on a table I'm restoring. I used to just sand it off but it takes forever and ruins a lot of sanding paper. Thanks for the video. Does it go faster with the thin mouth piece that spreads the air out more?

@JoseValencia-fr8wh 7 ай бұрын

Wow I have a heat gun at home that I use everyday. And I also paint. I didn’t know lmfao. Hahahaha I’m over here sanding like a fool.

@prettylagoon 12 күн бұрын

I have ECG economy gun. It wont remove primer it seems? Is it better if i clean the wood first?

@hankhill3854 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be faster n cheaper to replace trim

@gailmcquiston4892 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you would have showed the finished product

@cliffcarlo180 5 жыл бұрын

Now, how did I know that the keyboard cowboys would have a field day with this one LMAO

@KarenWilliams-eu5zl 4 ай бұрын

I’m trying to strip paint off an antique French county cabinet , there’s pain on paint and heavy varnish , I’ve been using my heat gun taking layers down , there’s some intricate design and what tool would you recommend for those areas please

@notme1345 2 жыл бұрын

Put the attachment on and use it as a scraper as you heat 10x faster than heating then using a separate scraper!

@MsWatchdog 8 жыл бұрын

that is a freshly painted surface you did, which isn't helpful try doing an old surface which would help us

@pammvi 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting...How do you control over drying of the putty / paint and prevent it from cracking or getting too brittle. I see the there is no temperature control in the heat gun..

@Learntarott 5 ай бұрын

Don’t hold it there to long. You will know when you start to use the metal stripper. I hold it and you can easily strip the paint and glide. You don’t have to just hold gun like this

@Simlife101 Жыл бұрын

Warning PLEASE WEAR A MASK. Many old houses have layers of Lead based paint in the wood/timber work which you do not want to be breath in 😮

@andyparks6120 10 ай бұрын

The correct Mask.

@CowboyTech 8 жыл бұрын

Not protective glasses? And you are inhaling the fumes from melting paint.

@Kathyblomquist100 8 жыл бұрын

+Thom Holland Glasses don't prevent inhaling!

@CowboyTech 8 жыл бұрын

+Kathy Blomquist yes, I realize that.

@Simlife101 3 жыл бұрын

@@CowboyTech So why ask it then lol. You made a mistake and mean no protection or use of masks.

@lizgaby9761 Жыл бұрын

@@Simlife101 technically you can inhale through eyes as well...

@Gollammeister 5 жыл бұрын

I tried a cheap chemical paint stripper it's messy to strip dissolved paint unfortunately I didn't have a better qaulity paint stripper one that could dissolve multiple layers of paint

@MickNolan-ms5rw Жыл бұрын

These heat guns are only two heat seatings get a three speed but be careful

@easterneuropeaninmexico3554 4 жыл бұрын

How I can remove old paint from big walls? This techinque will take decades to remove paint from my house.

@kamilbojsza6482 4 жыл бұрын

Sand them down or use stabiliser or zinser paint to cover them, skim if needed - ready for painting

@g-wiz6150 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I'm just using a heat gun

@SAJANOVA 4 жыл бұрын

@@g-wiz6150 have you finished? Lol

@stegokitty 4 жыл бұрын

If you're referring to old, cracked paint, especially lead paint, you should buy and use an infrared paint-removing lamp. They aren't cheap, but they'll get the job done way better than anything else. This is the one that I'm planning on buying for getting rid of lead paint in my house -- Speedheater (you'll have to Google it, as YT won't allow me to paste a link to the site).

@K4MR4N1UK123 8 жыл бұрын

Use detachable metal scraper with the gun it's much quicker

@cliffcarlo180 5 жыл бұрын

Detachable metal scraper?

@craigconway4093 4 жыл бұрын

@@cliffcarlo180 I think he's referring to the one that attaches to the heat gun's tip : www.amazon.com/Accessory-Scraper-Spring-Soldering-Welding/dp/B01EE79Q8Q

@bigjentertainment247 Жыл бұрын

that's better then using loud tools the heat gun is perfect!

@pammvi 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video well explained and lovely graphics. Good Job.

@earlboyd6968 7 жыл бұрын

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@soda989 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🙂

@spudth 6 жыл бұрын

May not be fast but efficient? I think he meant "effective".

@siyawashnishat 3 жыл бұрын

A torch is far better than a heat gun and very fast.

@Lyael956 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I've watched two videos about how to strip old paint from wood, but I still haven't heard from any of the people that posted the videos as to what temperature they recommend for doing this. Many heat guns come with variable heat ranges, including the one I own. I guess that common sense dictates that you use the lowest temperature that will get the job done, Yes? Heat guns can start a fire if you are not careful with them...

@doomerbro4131 3 жыл бұрын

Lyael956 just try it out on a consealed place

@HAIL666FE 3 жыл бұрын

I put my wagner all the way up to 1300. Works good.

@cheeks6310 2 жыл бұрын

@@HAIL666FE wow! That's some serious wagner 😅

@shannanschisler8485 4 жыл бұрын

woodprix scripts includes most of woodworking plans you can find

@csabi72 8 жыл бұрын

horse power that was funny

@prathamshah2013 5 жыл бұрын

Is the body made from Investment casting process??

@JasonHoningford 7 жыл бұрын

Bad technique. Some heat guns would catch that paint on fire if you held it that close.

@jtbmetaldesigns 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Honingford well it’s better to keep heat moving. Like the way I continually move it while shaping cast acrylic sheet.

@dincaiuliankitchen 4 жыл бұрын

2013 it's post the video ...the legend it's say it's still scrape the paint and now🤣🤣🤣🤣

@wheres_walmart9403 4 жыл бұрын

lel

@Simlife101 3 жыл бұрын

Clearly someone used google translate 😂😂😂 2013 HE POSTED THE VIDEO, LEGEND HAS IT HE IS STILL SCRAPING TO THIS DAY.

@tonybaran1860 5 жыл бұрын

Haha This is not efficient but it's quick if your careful... What!!

@dgfrosty 3 ай бұрын

shoulda put the mask on for this one lad, #safetyevenonthetoilet #iloveyoudavethesafetypaintergod

@MsEgriffin Жыл бұрын

Oh my! Looks like your trying to burn the house down.

@YagwitOG 8 жыл бұрын

no on drywall?

@Simlife101 3 жыл бұрын

This is to strip paint off wood really not walls.

@user-tk3ks5uf5r Жыл бұрын

@@Simlife101 you are absolutely right about the wood/timber , the heat gun may also be used on walls / panels etc. Including drywall (also known as) plasterboard to remove old, cracked , peeling and built up coates of Gloss ENAMEL paint mainly in Bathrooms and Kitchens in very old houses HOWEVER extreme caution and care is required to avoid ruining/damaging the SURFACE (paper lining the Gypsum Plasterboard) I've been in the Building Industry 32 years experience is everything, having said that.... please take into consideration that every job is different and sometimes things dont go as planned or workout the way it's expected or as i have explained it where it unfortunately becomes a situation of stop , rethink , better strategy and a fresh start.......and job DONE ! ☝️😎🚬😉👍

@Chucbthewriter Жыл бұрын

Im stripping a couple old lead paint doors today def will use

@oceano_drive241 7 ай бұрын

Just hand sand

@Parasmunt 8 жыл бұрын

Really greedy with the ads there KZfaq

@mikewatte4478 8 жыл бұрын

add blocker

@mariafont8826 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@marcocordova9839 8 жыл бұрын

Why not just paint over it?

@SaJa1718 3 жыл бұрын

Soo the lesson of this video is that watching paint dry is faster and more entertaining.

@donibravo1452 Ай бұрын

In this way you will be finisshed in lets say year ,year and a hallf

@codygiuliani2900 7 жыл бұрын

Did you just use the heat gun on drywall? uhhh, I don't think it your going to get the end results you were looking for.

@Sneakers102 10 жыл бұрын

Still need a mask

@carolynwiesner3148 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, especially since I bet some of those bottom layers are lead-based. Always need a respirator mask.

@samuelikene91 9 жыл бұрын

gloves and mask bro

@wodin4393 7 жыл бұрын

Should definitely wear a mask, but if you can keep the temp below 1,085 degrees the lead won't vaporize.

@kimfeilgood 7 жыл бұрын

OSCHA says keep under 700 degrees for lead fumes

@wodin4393 7 жыл бұрын

Fair point, did some additional research and lead oxide (which is what is typically used in paint) is around 800 degrees F.

@jonny5407 2 жыл бұрын

😂 don’t listen to this giy

@user-gf6uw6ct3o 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@Kane-ib5sn 6 жыл бұрын

could have condensed video to 25% - content would be superior.

@omar011002 4 жыл бұрын

Wack Job

@bluefrog85 4 жыл бұрын

Mmm wouldn't mind seeing him strip. Lol

@shantaymadison3808 6 жыл бұрын

You can learn more about it on woodprix website I think.

@romeliapolly2519 6 жыл бұрын

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Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.

@romeliapolly4171 6 жыл бұрын

I made it too. Want to know how ? just go to Woodprix webpage.

@romeliapolly2519 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome solutions for wooden project is Woodprix.