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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 in East Melbourne

Paint removal off glass windows

$100

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2024

It’s the windows at the top, painted on the inside in a cream colour. The left window is already completed. The middle flaps in the middle at the very top also need to be done. Just need someone to come in and get rid of it quickly :) Due date: Before Monday, 29th, January 2024 - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 11 February 2024

Strip paint

$100

Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

13th Jan 2023

i have a timber door which needs to be stripped and sanded

Paint removed from wall

$50

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

5th Dec 2022

Paint peeled off by adhesive - Due date: Before Monday, 12 December 2022

Slate External Tiles Paint Removal

$200

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2022

Remove peeling paint from Slate Tiles Front Entrance landing L 130 x W190 Upstairs external Balcony L 400 x W290 Separate quote for shiny repaint if I decide to have done. Please note I hold a Seniors Card Cost in Budget nominal only as I am not experienced to assess - Due date: Before Thursday, 8 December 2022

Paint strip 20 doors

$300

Burwood VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2022

I am after a handyman to strip back 20 doors for me at home. I did the first door one myself as a test using a paint scrapper and it worked a treat.

Thanks Heath for all your efforts

Paint strip chair

$200

Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

2nd Mar 2022

I have 4 bentwood chairs that need to be paint stripped - Due date: Flexible

Paint removal from 1 x standard sized bedroom

$60

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2021

I had fire damage throughout the room. Soot covered majority of the top half of the room and it was painted over. The smell from the soot is coming through. I need a solution to fix, whether it be sealed or paint removed so soot can be cleaned prior to repainting

Paint stripping

$300

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

21st Nov 2021

Looking for a handyman to strip the paint from an interior brick wall which measures 4m X 2.7m. Have attempted and it will take two coats of paint stripper. Want to aim for a white wash look.

Remove paint from kitchen top and bathroom floor t

$70

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

8th Jul 2021

Paint on kitchen top and bathroom floor tiles which we need to be removed

Paint stripping from 1950s metal windows

$350

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

16th May 2021

Hello, I would like someone to finish stripping my metal window. I have only done one cross section so far. The windows measure 158cm high and 257cm wide. The cross pieces are 5cm wide. There are about 5 layers of paint, and I believe the bottom layers contain lead, so the correct precautions will need to be taken.

I need paint stripping

$500

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

22nd Apr 2021

We have 5 internal doors on old hings that need to be dismounted, and delivered to paint stripping services, and then returned to us. Further work might include: varnishing the doors and installing new handles on the doors. We are located in Hawthorn East 3123 and we would be quite interested in the doors being stripped by Colorex in Huntingdale 3166.

Remove paint stains from 5 windows/glass

$50

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

20th Apr 2021

Remove paint stains from 5 windows/glass

I need paint stripping

$150

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2021

I need approximately 14 sqm of paint stripped from my concrete balcony.

Brick wall paint stripping

$5

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

26th Nov 2020

Hi all, I wanna remove paint from my house' brick, and need a quote for that. Thanks ahead

I need paint stripping

$5

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

29th Apr 2020

One external red brick wall (3.1 x 6.2 metres) located at the back of the house with a small verandah fully accessible. One small internal garage wall (2.1 x 4m's) clear and fully accessible. Photo's of both walls provided. We will remove all seating, cabinetry, lighting etc so there are no obstacles. Please be aware we are in no hurry to complete this job