If you've ever tried to remove paint from brick, you know that it can be a painstaking process. Depending on the scope of the job, it might take you several hours or several days to complete the work.

Q: Someone sprayed paint on my brick house. I have tried several solvents and a stiff brush, but can’t remove it. Any ideas? A: The best bet is to use a special solvent designed to remove painted ...

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Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

I have a 2o’x25′ brick building with years of paint on it. I used peel away 1 and stripped a 4’x4′ section. The brick underneath looks great. Before I strip the rest I was wondering if anyone has had ...

QMy son lives in a brick house built in the 1950s. There is some kind of white stain on the brick under each shutter. The shutters may have been white originally. (They have been repainted.) Many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Painting brick can cause long-term deterioration in our Canadian climate. Paint can be removed with a water soluble stripper and ...