Sunday, February 21, 2010

How to get paint off my enamel sinks?

A handy man painted the enamel in my sinks. It is now peeling off. How do I get the rest of the paint off?How to get paint off my enamel sinks?
A lot would depend on what kind of paint he used. Is it really paint, or did he use one of those special coatings to reline sinks and tubs? But let's assume it to be paint. You can use solvents, but for an area like that, indoors, I would really recommend against it--it could be dangerous in several ways. How about just trying a heat gun? You can get one at a hardware store or maybe even borrow one. Use it judiciously and watch carefully for the paint to start blistering and coming off. There are several tools available to help remove the paint as it loosens. Don't overheat, or you could damage the sink. Then if there is any residue, you can use certain solvents such as Goof Off or some similar product to finish.





You might also want to ask at the hardware store or at a paint shop or at your university extension office.

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