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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
Bryan did a fantastic job, he is incredibly efficient and hard working. I highly recommend him.
Strip paint on balcony railing, derust and two coats of paint.
£150
Difficult job. Helpful in figuring out a new solution
Paint stripping 20 panels (33.5cm x 103cm each)
£100
Great work done to exceptional standards happy with results!
Paint stripping
£150
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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!
Simply put up your task and let us know when and where you need us. Once you receive offers from nearby experts, go ahead and book the person with the most competitive quote and credentials. If you don't have the time or skills to get the job done, let trusted paint strippers take care of everything for you!
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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.
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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
Paint stripping
£500
Tottenham Hale, Greater London, N17
1st Sep 2026
Need someone to finish stripping paint off a staircase handrail (Victorian terrace, N15) Hey! We started stripping the paint off our wood panelling and staircase handrail ourselves but got overwhelmed partway through. Now looking for someone to pick it up and finish the job properly. Photos attached show where we got to: some sections back to bare wood, other patches still with old paint layers and flaking bits. The upstairs bannister hasn't been stripped at all yet. Would be done in place (not removable, so no dipping) – heat gun, gel stripper, sanding, whatever finishes it off cleanly without chewing up the original timber. Given the age of the house please flag if you test for lead paint as part of the job. The quote here should be to get the panelling pictured fully stripped and the bannister rail itself, not the spindles. End goal is bare wood ready to stain/oil or varnish. Flexible on timing and on budget if the right team quotes
Window: Paint Strip and Paint Job
£50
Blackheath Park, Greater London
31st Aug 2026
We’ve tried (and struggled) to strip the paint off our window. Task is to strip the paint and then paint the window trade white.
Paint stripping from outside of house
£30
Woodhouse Hill, West Yorkshire
29th Aug 2026
Paint stripping from outside
Paint strip from banister and stairs
£10
Leyton Marshes, Greater London
29th Aug 2026
I’ve put on peel away 1 on the banister and half stairs. Unable to finish (still have the peel away) so need the rest of stairs doing and scraping from stairs and banister please. As well, the hallway stairs and banister need doing.
Strip paint off ikea hemnes chest of drawers
£50
Dallington, Northamptonshire
28th Aug 2026
Paint needs to be stripped off Ikea hemnes 6 drawer chest of drawers. Two drawers have been started
Lydia and her husband arrived within an hour of accepting the task, it turned out to be much much more involved than anticipated but they stayed for hours and completed it to a really high standard. Highly recommended!
Most paint stripped of staircase it to be sanded to natural finish
£300
Wood Green, Greater London, N22
27th Aug 2026
Most of the paint has already been chemically stripped. I only need the staircase sanded back to clean timber and prepared for a natural finish.”
Internal Brick Paint Removal & Restoration
£2,000
Festubert Place, Greater London
24th Aug 2026
I’m looking for someone experienced in removing white paint from original internal brickwork. The apartment is in Bow Quarter, E3. One large double-height brick wall has been completely painted white and I want to expose the original brick again, similar to the before and after vision in the photos. The actual painted brick area is around 10 to 14 square metres. The wall is approximately 5.5 metres wide and 4.5 metres high, with large factory windows taking up much of the area. The apartment will be empty before I move in, so access will be easier. I’m open to soda blasting, controlled sandblasting or another suitable method, provided the original brick is not badly damaged. Looking for an all-in price including protection, paint removal and clean-up. Please send photos of similar work if you have done this before.
Paint strip garden furniture
£500
Maze Hill, Greater London
17th Aug 2026
I am looking for someone to paint strip 1 x garden table - 6 x chairs 1 x coffee table and 2 x bench arms garden furniture set - I would like them to be stripped to the metal! Happy to answer any further questions. Based in Greenwich, London.
Remove paint of my stairs and skirting
£50
Mayer's Green, West Midlands
16th Aug 2026
I have tried to remove the paint from the stairs but it is becoming a bit of a bigger job. Need help. Please bring tools and solutions for this as the one I used don't think it is as effective. Will need to reseal the side with a OB1 sealant. Thank you
Paint stripping from kitchen floor tiles
£250
North Sheen, Greater London
11th Aug 2026
Floor paint on kitchen ceramic tiles - needs stripping off
Worked very hard and completed task to a high standard
Wood paint stripping stairs and x2 door architraves
£250
Bowes Park, Greater London
4th Aug 2026
I have a part of stair spindles and handrail to strip and also 2 possibly 3 door architraves only not the doors as they will be replaced
Lead paint removal on one large window frame
£500
St Johns, Greater London, SE8
2nd Aug 2026
Lead paint on large Victorian sash window - removal job
Jason was very friendly and maintained clear communication throughout the job - it was a difficult task as there were many layers of paint to get through, but he stayed longer than he needed to to ensure that the job was done. Would recommend him a hundred times over!
Paint stripping
£40
Manchester, Greater Manchester
1st Aug 2026
I need someone to strip 2 doors + skirting boards in one small room, have the paint stripper chemical , scraper, sandpaper. Started but don’t have time
Strip paint from bathroom tiles
£100
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
1st Aug 2026
Existing paint is peeling from bathroom tiles. Please let me know if you could strip the paint and if tiles will look good. If it needs repainting? Or do you suggest to retill them. Please qoute cost for all three options.
Strip paint stain wooden gate
£130
Totteridge, Greater London
29th Jul 2026
Hi, I hope you are well. I have a gate in N20 0HD that was installed two days ago. I started the process of painting it, but realised that I have not put enough wood preservative on the gate. What I'm looking for, is someone to come and strip the stain off of the gate so that I can put more preservative on and paint it with the stain. Many thanks, Oria
I want to paint stripes on my wall
£100
Canonbury, Greater London
28th Jul 2026
I've made my walls right but I've run out of energy with this and would love a hand painting stripes on my walls. Yellow stripes, maybe 15cm width, we'll provide paint
Remove painting from brickwork
£750
Piddinghoe, East Sussex
23rd Jul 2026
I require painting on exterior of brick property to be removed
Spilt paint on couch ...not gloss paint , need paint removal urgent
£100
Pilgrims' Hatch, Essex
20th Jul 2026
Paint removal from couch, not gloss paint but heavy spill..
Paint Stripping Job on Victorian Staircase
£1,500
Leyton, Greater London, E10
1st Jul 2026
I have a victorian staircase that I need a paint stripping job completed on. The job was begun and abandoned by a previous contractor unfortunately. I'm not needing a full restoration and finish, I'm ideally just hoping to just have as much paint removed as possible to return the staircase to a functional state. I'm unsure of a reasonable price so please give me a quote. Thank you.
Such a great team, it was a thankless task and they did a really fantastic job of it and were really lovely people to have around on top of that
Remove painted popcorn ceiling- single room
£200
Rush Green, Greater London, RM7
3rd May 2026
Renovating the room, ceiling needs the popcorn paper to be removed, so it can be eventually painted. The popcorn paper has been painted over.
Exceptional work by Joe. Did the job as described , good communication friendly and was extra attentive with the cleanup. Would recommend Joe and would definitely consider him for any future jobs!