How do I remove crackle paint?
PreparationPurchase semipaste stripper from your local hardware or home improvement store. Open windows and doors and turn on fans to ventilate the area. Spread five layers of newspaper over the area you want to protect from the paint remover. Tape the newspaper in place. Wear long sleeve shirts and pants. Put on long rubber gloves and safety glasses to protect your exposed skin. This type of stripper can burn skin.RemovalPour the stripper into a glass container. Use a brush to apply a thick layer of stripper on the crackle paint. Work in one small area at a time and brush the stripper in one direction. Allow the stripper to sit for 10 to 20 minutes and use a plastic scraper to remove the loose paint. Repeat the stripper application and then scrape the paint away again. Do this to the entire crackled paint surface. Use a small stiff brush to get the crackled paint out of crevices and small areas. Remove the loose crackle paint from the brush using the newspaper.DetailsUse a brush to ap
