How Do You Remove Paint & Stains From Plumbing Pipe?
Painting and staining exteriors, basements and beneath sinks often brings about an unexpected problem. Difficulty lies in figuring out how to remove spilled and spattered paint or stain from plumbing pipes. Whether the pipes are metal or PVC, the removal process is the same. Using a blowtorch on metal pipes can remove the paint, but there is a safety concern regarding fumes, and the cleanup can be tough. Sanding is backbreaking and tedious. A scrub brush and paint thinner should remove the unwanted addition to your pipes without wrecking your back. Lay a drape beneath the plumbing pipes where you will remove paint or stain. Pour a small amount of paint thinner on a rag. Wipe the paint or stain with the rag. Pour paint thinner in a shallow pan and set a scrub brush into the liquid. Begin scrubbing the paint or stain loose with the thinner and brush. Wipe the surface periodically with the rag. Brush repeatedly to remove the paint or stain. Mix a bucket with water and ½ cup of liquid dete
