BU633 Removing paint coatings

Abbreviation
BU633
Valid from
1/02/2019

Information provider
BRANZ Limited
Information type
BRANZ Bulletin
Format
PDF

Description

Regular maintenance will extend the life of an exterior paint finish, but it will not prevent long-term deterioration.

Repainting should be carried out before the paint begins to deteriorate, particularly for timber substrates.

This bulletin describes the options for exterior paint removal.

 

Scope

This bulletin covers: 

  • When to repaint
  • Assessing existing paint conditions
  • Preparation
  • Overview of paint removal methods
  • Application of heat to remove paint
  • Chemical strippers
  • Scraping
  • Sanding
  • Waterblasting and steam cleaning
  • Removing lead-based paint
  • Health and safety
  • Standards
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Notes/comments

This Bulletin updates and replaces Bulletin 314 - BU314(1993) Removing paint coatings from houses.

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For assistance with locating previous versions, please contact the information provider.

This Bulletin updates and replaces Bulletin 314 - BU314(1993) Removing paint coatings from houses.

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BU633 Removing paint coatings

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BU633 Removing paint coatings

Description

Regular maintenance will extend the life of an exterior paint finish, but it will not prevent long-term deterioration.

Repainting should be carried out before the paint begins to deteriorate, particularly for timber substrates.

This bulletin describes the options for exterior paint removal.

 

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 4.6MB)
BU633 Removing paint coatings
Description

Regular maintenance will extend the life of an exterior paint finish, but it will not prevent long-term deterioration.

Repainting should be carried out before the paint begins to deteriorate, particularly for timber substrates.

This bulletin describes the options for exterior paint removal.

 

View on Information Provider website Download this resource (PDF, 4.6MB)
This resource does not cite any other resources.

BU633 Removing paint coatings

This resource does not CITE any other resources.
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