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Paint strip of ceiling 2m by 2 May

$100

Thanks Nick! Super quick easy communication and no fuss we really appreciate it thank you

Remove paint and decal from window

$100

Allan worked hard and did a great job.

Rocking horse paint stripping & prep

$150

Seriously great job. He’s brought our door to life again and it really wasn’t an easy job! This guy is a skilled craftsman, very pleased with the overall approach and dedication with the task at hand. Would absolutely use Tanel again and recommend him to others.

Front door - paint stripped back and varnished

$500

Scott worked tirelessly on our task, despite all the unexpected challenges that crept up. We highly recommend him for his professionalism and dedication.

Strip paint and sand external window frames

$350

What hard workers! Two fantastic guys.

Paint Stripping - 1 x wall

$190

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Why book a paint stripping service through Airtasker?

For reliable paint stripping near you, look no further than Airtasker! Your furniture, walls, and fireplaces will fade sooner or later, but all they need is a quick restoration to extend their life and function. When the time comes, it's essential to have their paint stripped back first to the original condition before repainting or repurposing them.

Booking a paint removal service through our platform gives you optimum convenience. With just one post, you can get an expert to go to your location for a professional paint stripping service as soon as the need arises. For your peace of mind, you can keep an eye on the progress and get involved with the actual stripping process as much as you like!

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Top Paint Stripping related questions

You can, especially if you have them ready and on-hand. Otherwise, your paint stripper can bring the necessary tools needed for your paint stripping service. They'll most likely need a putty knife, paint scraper, and wire brush. A good sander material like a power disk sander or a manual sanding block is also required to smoothen and prepare the surface for repainting. For additional materials like a paint stripper treatment, you can ask your paint stripper to pick them up from the nearest hardware store.

Skipping a paint stripping compromises your restoration project. It causes inconsistent and uneven finishes, as well as early flaking and cracking, leading to costly maintenance and repairs. More than just removing the old pains, paint stripping also helps eliminate dust and grease, prolonging the life of your furniture, walls, or fireplaces. It also removes traces of unsafe lead-based paint in your home, which can compromise you and your family's health.

It depends on the type of paint stripper and the structure of your furniture, fixtures, or walls. Some paint removals only take a few minutes before they fully adhere to the surface, while some take longer to dry. Some paint strippers may have to work longer, about two to three more days, to completely clean and scrape, dry, and smoothen your interior pieces. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to coordinate with your Tasker.

There are two basic types of paint strippers: solvent-based strippers which are gentler, and caustic strippers which are more heavy-duty. The former removes paint by releasing the bond of water and oil-based paint from the surface, ideal for sensitive furniture and fixtures. Meanwhile, the latter breaks down the chemicals of the old overlay, which is more effective if you have multiple and thicker layers of paint. Heat guns are also used as an alternative.

Paint stripping isn't something you should DIY. Some paints can be very hazardous, so it's best to leave this task with the pros instead. They know their way around the safest approach to almost any type of paint. Expert paint strippers can also suggest great alternatives to make the job easier and more economical so that you won't have to worry about overspending.

Typically, it shouldn't take too long before you can repaint a stripped surface. You only need to make sure that your furniture or fixtures have fully cleared and dried out with no underlying moisture. It's also essential to remove any dirt or grease if you want to avoid paint failure. For best results, you can check the instructions provided by the manufacturer. You can also directly consult your Tasker and get recommendations from them.

What do paint stripping services include?

Paint stripping is a vital part of any refurbishment project, whether you're redoing your bathroom, remodelling your kitchen, or renovating your entire property.

Depending on your preference, your home paint stripper can remove the old paint and finish from a particular surface using a variety of treatments such as solvents, gel-, or paste-based strippers. They can also utilise different techniques as they see fit like scraping, wire brushing, or door dripping.

Here are some common paint stripping services you can get and the inclusions of each:

Wood stripping

Wood stripping is done in three different ways: thermal blasting, chemical stripping, or sandblasting. Whatever your preference, your wood stripping expert always starts by disassembling the pieces to be stripped. 

When scrapping your old paint, they work in sections and get deeper into the tiny groves to make sure that they don't miss any areas. They also apply a second coat in case there are any stubborn areas. Then, they complete your wood stripping service by wiping or brushing away the residue and finally sanding the wood.

It's essential to check your furniture and fixtures after the stripping process. If there are any dents, damages, or any inconsistencies, it's best to get someone to repair your wooden furnishings right away. The purpose is to steer away from any potential problems or early degradations after refurbishing them.

Door paint stripping

Are you thinking of updating your dull-looking door or restoring its original appearance? The ideal way to kick off your project is to strip off its old paint and finish. One of the easiest, most practical ways to do this is through door dipping.

After dismantling or removing the doors from its interior structure, your Tasker can bring it to the nearest door dipping workshop, where they are submerged into a chemical or caustic-based solution to remove the old paint. When the doors are returned to your place, a paint stripper then cleans and hand-strips stubborn stains, and also helps with sanding to achieve a smooth, visually appealing finish.

Fireplace stripping

While most fireplaces tend to develop heavy and unsightly rust spots over time, it doesn't necessarily mean that you should replace it entirely. If your fireplace is still fully functioning and structurally stable, then all it needs is a little stripping and recoating. 

Your Tasker can use the safest paint stripper that won't cause any damage or crack on the frame material. For antiques and fragile fireplaces, they might go for solvent stripping since the process is more gentle than caustic and chemical stripping.

The former stripping process is preferable on durable fireplaces with thicker paints. For a cleaner appearance, your paint stripper can also remove the residue and sand the surface. You can even have it refinished or repainted for a total fireplace transformation!

Recent Paint Stripping tasks

Paint removed automotive

$150

Kippa-Ring QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2024

Need a couple of small splashed removed from a caravan urgently Price negotiable

Strip paint from double garage floor. 3 layers to be removed

$250

Victoria Point QLD, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Strip paint from garage floor. Ready for painting. Garage is a double , paint is 20 years old and all three layers pealing to some level. Plan is for me to paint it when stripped. I will empty garage out. I work from home so flexible.

Strip paint of antique highchair

$330

Illawong NSW, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Strip paint off antique highchair

Strip paint and repaint

$200

Lakemba NSW, Australia

16th Apr 2024

I have 5 metal door frames that Ive started to strip paint off, looking for someone to finish off the job. Primer and paint will be provided.

Remove Paint off driveway, repaint & seal

$950

Maroubra NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2024

I’m looking for someone to remove the existing paint off my driveway, so that it can be prepared, repainted and sealed. I am looking to avoid the paint peeling issue again. For front of house, side and back as shown in photos. Total square metres is approximately 40m2

Remove paint drops from tiles

$80

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

13th Apr 2024

There are a bunch of paint drops on the tiles near our gate. Tiles are a concrete type tile. The paint drips are months old. They did not come off with gurneying. Job is to remove the paint drops. Without leaving some other kind of mark on the tiles that looks just as bad. The general darkness on the tiles is not paint and removing that is not part of the job.

Paint wall for end of tenancy and remove paint from ceiling

$100

Milsons Point NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2024

Paint wall to make good at end of tenancy - currently patchy Remove paint marks from ceiling

Paint removed from wrought iron

$150

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2024

We need 14 corner pieces of wrought iron cleaned of all their paint. Each straight side measures 43cm in length...see pic

Paint removal from warehouse concrete wall and floor

$5

Burwood VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2024

Need to remove white paint from concrete wall and clean concrete floor ( grinding) Please offer me your best price and can start tomorrow

Some paint removal and sanding of a set of stairs

$400

Morphettville SA, Australia

9th Apr 2024

The white paint needs to be removed from the stairs and landing, and then sanded to a point where we can stain them. We don not need the staining done

Paint stripping walk in wardrobe

$450

Kiama Downs NSW, Australia

6th Apr 2024

We stupidly used some old paint (smelt a bit off) to do one coat (undercoat) in our small walk in wardrobe 2 x 2.5 then proceeded to do 2 x new coats of new paint. It has a slight eggy smell and we require a professional or knowledgeable person to come in and strip and or sand the paint back and then have it repainted with 3 coats of paint that will be provided. Vivid white Dulux. Happy to also discuss just the paint stripping, as opposed to the new coats of paint also.

Paint stripping

$250

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

31st Mar 2024

We have 2x tall windows requiring paint stripping. Prefer if you have heat gun.

Remove paint from driveway

$200

Blakehurst NSW, Australia

29th Mar 2024

We need the paint removed from these sections of the parking lot. Probably needs sanding and grinding as we’ve tried paint stripper and it didn’t work.

Gavan came quickly and did an outstanding job on a task that was a little tricky. Wonderful communicator. Highly recommended. Thank you Gavan!

Scrape house 🏠 remove paint

$400

Mount Gravatt East QLD, Australia

8th Mar 2024

Need the job that’s been started to continue. As you can see the back of the house photo I scraped did an hour non stop and got that much off, most of the paint is coming off easily as it’s flaking. Don’t have ti scrape off the areas where it is on completely (high up where the sun isn’t on the house I think the paint doesn’t require to be scraped if it is on solid. Please remove the paint (scrape) I have scrapers and gloves if needed. You will need a ladder 🪜 Thank you ☺️ .

Excellent airtasker! Got the job done quickly and effectively. Would recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Painting of entrance and 3 rooms and paint removed off floor

$300

Thornhill Park VIC 3335, Australia

18th Jan 2024

Entrance main bedroom lounge and kitchen meals area need painting and paint spots removed from floor boards - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024

Excellent work on time great communication

Paint stripped off furniture

$100

Labrador QLD, Australia

25th Nov 2023

Hello, I need some furniture stripped back to wood and sanded. 1. An outdoor table and 4 bench seats, tops only, legs can stay painted. 2. Vintage wardobe. - Due date: Flexible

Aaron was an excellent worker. Communicative and diligent. He has pride in his work and I would definitely hire him again.

Clean tile, remove paint, silicon

$100

Kellyville NSW, Australia

24th Nov 2023

From a newly built - 4.5m x 2.5m room. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 24 November 2023

Amazing guy to work with - great job!!!

Strip paint off bath

$150

Sunshine VIC, Australia

8th Nov 2023

Half stripped bath, needs the next bit done, run out of time to do it myself. I have paint stripper - Due date: Flexible

Excellent work completed

Timber clad laundry wall 's peeling paint removed, 1 wall only.

$200

Oak Flats NSW, Australia

8th Nov 2023

It's one clad timber wall of the external laundry. The paint is all peeling off. I need this paint removed so I can give it a fresh coat of paint. 9m long wall and appox 7 foot in height. I need this done this week preferably. One part of the wall already has hardly any paint left on it. - Due date: Flexible

Reliable, did his very best. Good communicator, very polite, I was happy with the end product.

Paint removal

$1,000

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

4th Nov 2023

Sand and completely remove paint from 40m2 of fascia on a 1 storey house. Will need a ladder. It’s about 80 lineal metres and average 500m deep. Need to take it back to the FC sheeting to allow for new paint system - Due date: Flexible

Hard working and good communicator