We're using a solvent-based stripper, as that was what the HD guy recommended. I'm taking a break after 45 minutes of vigorous scraping to try to get some of this crap off, and it's slow going. It doesn't help that the little spray bottle that came with the stripper is about as effective at spraying as it would be if I just spit on the surface instead.
I thought this project was going to go a little faster than it actually is (I know, I know -- Home Improvement Rule 1: Everything Costs More and Takes Longer), so I'm going to have to do the ceiling later this week. I'm thinking of going for a citrus-based product that I can get in spray cans. That's going to be a pigfucker of a job there.
We've got lead-paint-removal respirators, but they don't come with cartridges. The lead-paint problem is the reason we're going with stripping the whole damn thing.
I'm sure you can sympathize with my level of general frustration right now. Still, the advice is certainly welcome. Thank you.
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I thought this project was going to go a little faster than it actually is (I know, I know -- Home Improvement Rule 1: Everything Costs More and Takes Longer), so I'm going to have to do the ceiling later this week. I'm thinking of going for a citrus-based product that I can get in spray cans. That's going to be a pigfucker of a job there.
We've got lead-paint-removal respirators, but they don't come with cartridges. The lead-paint problem is the reason we're going with stripping the whole damn thing.
I'm sure you can sympathize with my level of general frustration right now. Still, the advice is certainly welcome. Thank you.
Grrrr. Arrrggh.