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

£100

Great work done to exceptional standards happy with results!

Paint stripping

£150

Super friendly and got the job done with no hassle!

Window paint removal

£90

Brilliant job great communication perfect thank you 😁

Small outside render repair and black strip painted.

£100

Amazing job. Really thorough job.

Deep clean two sofas and remove paint stains from landing

£50

Very helpful and quality workmanship - would recommend

Strip paint off metal

£100

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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

Remove paint stains from my patio

£60

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10

9th Jun 2025

Hi! Looking for someone to clean my patio and remove all stains which are mainly small splatters of paint that unfortunately happened today when I painted my garden shed. Must be able to guarantee that all stains be removed, thanks in advance

Tile paint removed to go to base tiles

£70

West Haddon, Northamptonshire

30th May 2025

I need the tile paint removed to go to base tiles

Door frame paint removal/ repaint and door replacement

£300

Romford, Greater London, RM1

29th May 2025

Need one door frame paint removed and repainted and a door replaced

Paint stripping

£50

Dalston, Greater London, E8

27th May 2025

To remove paint/varnish on 6 doors. A remover has been applied and some has already been removed. Remove paint in compact kitchen area around the cooker and side wall above counter.

Paint stripping fireplace

£50

Brook Green, Greater London, W6

17th May 2025

Cast iron fireplace needs paint stripping. I can provide paint stripper and tools.

Paint strippers need black taken off and the underneath painted oak

£20

Long Lawford, Warwickshire

16th May 2025

Need black paint stripping and painted oak

Remove paint from brickwork

£500

Housel Bay, Cornwall

11th May 2025

Red paint on brickwork needs removing to show the natural brick underneath, alot lower down is already flaking off

Paint stripping on stairs and handrail

£200

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

9th May 2025

Remove rest of paint from stairs safely - about 10 steps

Remove paint

£40

Isle Of Dogs, Greater London

9th May 2025

I need paint removed please

Table and chairs paint stripping

£60

Slyfield, Surrey

8th May 2025

We have a table and 4 chairs that currently has emerald green gloss paint over it. We would like the table to be stripped back to natural wood, so we can paint pale pink. Alternatively the table could be painted on top if someone is able to this instead. Open to negotiation of charge.

Paint stripping

£40

Isle Of Dogs, Greater London

5th May 2025

I have paint on my door and floor and need it remove

Paint stripped from metal boat

£5

Brentford, Greater London, TW8

5th May 2025

We need the paint stripped off the outside of our boat, ready for us to repaint it. It would be using a Tercoo rotary blaster to strip the paint (as seen here: https://www.tercoo.com/en/) If interested, we can provide photos of the boat and dimensions, or a visit to see the job properly. Rough area size will be 20 sqm. At this stage, we need someone to do it and a rough idea of a day rate for this. We are on a permanent mooring in Brentford and would want to start the job as soon as possible. I have put an incorrect budget in, as we need quotes. Many thanks

Paint removed from garden furniture

£150

Carrickfergus, County Antrim

30th Apr 2025

Wooden furniture painted white. 2 chairs and small table. Need paint removed

Strip Paint from Patio Furniture

£150

Poverest, Greater London

28th Apr 2025

5 piece cast iron style patio set needs all paint stripping back to bare metal

Strip paint from stairs

£600

Hither Green, Greater London

14th Apr 2025

We are looking for someone to strip the paint from our stairs handrail and spindles. We have both a heat gun and chemical paint stripper. Old staircase with layers of paint from the decades of use. The spindles have some details that make it a little trickier. I would say its a good few days worth of work, but im not a professional and haven't stripped a stair handrail and spindles.

Remove paint from staircase

£1,500

Low Fell, Tyne and Wear

13th Apr 2025

Removal of old paint from stairs

Brick paint removal

£500

Whalley Range, Greater Manchester

12th Apr 2025

Front elevation of house needs paint stripping back to bear brick

Remove paint off an exterior wall

£150

Hyde, Greater Manchester

11th Apr 2025

Remove paint off of a wall infront of the house

Paint strip garden door

£100

North Sheen, Greater London

7th Apr 2025

Paint strip wooden door (Probably lead)

Strip paint from outdoor yard

£5

Streatham, Greater London, SW16

7th Mar 2025

The front yard of my flat was very badly painted meaning half the paint has flaked off (was like this before I moved in). Ideally I'd love to strip off the paint to return it to its previous colour – tried myself but proved beyond me! Also, would be great to fix / replace the broken step but I appreciate that might be a different job

Lovely guy. Punctual, great communication and did a fantastic job