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Great work done to exceptional standards happy with results!

Paint stripping

£150

Difficult job. Helpful in figuring out a new solution

Paint stripping 20 panels (33.5cm x 103cm each)

£100

Came the same week and did a great job. Thank you!

Removal of diy products old paint stripper wood filler grouting

£200

Very helpful and quality workmanship - would recommend

Strip paint off metal

£100

Amazing job. Really thorough job.

Deep clean two sofas and remove paint stains from landing

£50

Brilliant job great communication perfect thank you 😁

Small outside render repair and black strip painted.

£100

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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 Tasker 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 disc sander or a manual sanding block is also required to smoothen and prepare the surface for repainting. For additional materials like paint stripper treatment, you can ask your Tasker to pick them up from the nearest DIY store.

Skipping 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 paint, 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 strippers 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 smooth 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 strip and Sand patio doors

£100

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

20th Mar 2026

I would like to change the colour of my patio doors and therefore would like to strip the colour and sand to bare wood to stain it black

Paint Stripping two window boxes

£400

Lambeth, Greater London, SE1

17th Mar 2026

I have two window boxes that need to come out for window replacement, but they are painted shut. I will need someone to strip them off paint so the company can remove them and res install them.

Paint stripping with heat gun for stairs (approx 5 hrs work)

£150

Southport, Merseyside

15th Mar 2026

Using heat gun and sander provided, carefully strip the remaining paint of a stair case. Easy enough job, we have all the equipment .

Great guy, good work.

Clean attic and gloss and strip paint

£150

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

12th Mar 2026

I’ve renovated my attic bedroom Is been painted but a lot of dust from plastering. I need to strip paint off wood rails And gloss them And clean floor and mop And remove Rubbish to down Stairs

Paint stripping

£100

Upper Easton, Bristol

5th Mar 2026

Need a brick wall and beam to be stripped of paint back to brick / wood

Jack was brilliant, great communication, nice chap and did a great job. Would recommend

Hang two shelves, one picture and remove paint from step

£60

Lifford, West Midlands

24th Feb 2026

Hang two shelves as per picture Hang large artwork on this green wall Remove paint from step and little bits of brick work (paint fell due to rain on Dec) 2025)

Thank you so much! Incredible Airtasker. Attention detail was spot on! Rebecca came through at such short notice. Picked up the product I needed for job too. Couldn’t recommend enough thanks again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fit toilet seat and remove paint marks from the floor

£100

Hillcliffe, Cheshire

19th Feb 2026

Fit toilet seat which was removed earlier Remove red paint makes from the tiles

Paint strip bannister

£500

Southgate, Greater London

16th Feb 2026

Paint to be stripped from banister

Lead based paint removed from victorian stairs

£200

New Barnet, Greater London, EN5

16th Feb 2026

Stairs stripped from white paint

Strip paint from bedroom walls

£200

Scorton, North Yorkshire

14th Feb 2026

strip paint from the walls

Strip paint

£300

Steander, West Yorkshire

13th Feb 2026

Need skirting board and woodwork paint stripping

Remove paint from skirting boards and 4 door frames

£150

Shooters Hill, Greater London, SE18

12th Feb 2026

Remove paint from skirting board & 4 door frames in hallway

Outside brickwork paint removing n new going on in it’s place

£100

New Lenton, Nottinghamshire

10th Feb 2026

the brickwork on outside wall has this white pebble front which is crumbling off . need it all taken off and ideas to something going on instead

Paint stripping bannister

£200

Bull Hey, Greater Manchester

2nd Feb 2026

Strip the paint from my stair bannister and rail back to the original wood. Old house so lead paint underneath

Remove paint, sand, repair, refinish old staircase - 5 floors!

£1,000

Maze Hill, Greater London

27th Jan 2026

I need an old staircase, handrail and balustrade to be stripped of paint, taken back to original wood, sanded and refinished. If the original wood is in good shape, this will be finished and varnished. If not, it will be painted (colour to be supplied). There are FIVE floors of stairs, so not a quick job. See photos - the blue colour is what needs removing, taking back to original wood, sanded shaped and refinished. The blue risers also need stripping back and refinishing (likely white but paint will be supplied once an assessment of original wood can be completed). Chemical stripper only, no heat guns - this is likely to be lead paint and we are concerned about fire risk. Please only quote if you have experience doing this and carpentry skills to refinish wood, this is a listed building and requires era-appropriate solutions.

Paint striping from victorian stairs banister

£100

Stepney, East Riding of Yorkshire

27th Jan 2026

victorian straight strairs with banister on only one side. at the top hand rail turns into handrail. its painted white and i would like to have the paint removed.

Finish paint stripping window

£65

Horn Park, Greater London

13th Jan 2026

I started stripping the paint off my window (left). It’s has 1 layer of paint stripper and paint came off well. I’d like someone to finish stripping the remaining paint and sanding down

Paint stripping brick walls

£350

Lee, Greater London, SE12

8th Jan 2026

Paint removal from brick wall at the rear of the house , 6.5 metres by 2 metres high

Weather board paint removed

£100

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

5th Jan 2026

Enamel brand painted on weatherboard needs removing as I move out of premises

Paint stripping from window and door frame

£10

St Giles, Greater London, WC2H

4th Nov 2025

I need someone expert for paint stripping. 3 door frame with beading on both side 2 windows picture attached 1 small bathroom window All Pictures attached for reference.

What he said about him self is not true at all… He gave me loss off £2000 flooring which need to be replaced. I asked him 100 times to cover floor during work, he just listened never protected. He left job in mid, even not completed single item which was agreed and sending bills of travelling and food. I will never recommend him for paint work at all. Guys like this make customers so stressful. Though he is not professional at all.