How Do You Remove Paint Glaze From Walls?
Removing paint glaze from a wall is a tedious process, but not a difficult task. The wall should be washed down and dried before initiating the paint glaze removal process. Removing the paint glaze is only the first step in preparing the wall for a new coat of paint or wallpaper. Wearing rubber gloves and opening windows is highly recommended when using paint remover indoors. This project will take at least 2 hours for a standard size wall. Put a drop cloth on the floor to protect floor coverings. Remove all shelves and decorations from the wall. Open the paint and finish remover and pour it in a bucket. Put on rubber gloves and dip a sponge into the bucket. The paint remover will burn skin; long, sleeves and pants should be worn. Smear the paint and finish remover liberally over one-fourth of the wall. Allow the mixture to stay on the wall for 20 to 30 minutes. The paint glaze will appear to bubble and loosen from the wall. Scrape the putty knife over the treated section of the wall t
