One of them has an old slate mantel I think its called.ĭissolve 1 cup of washing soda sodium carbonate into 2 cups of boiling water. Using plastic implements allows you to scrape aggressively without fear of scratching the slate. Using a liquid paint remover is going to liquidify the paint but also let it get soaked into the stone and not be able to be removed. 12242020 Using a paint brush or a spray can depending on the container cover the tile from one side to the other. 4222014 I found this old fireplace when renovating the house.Īlthough soy gel encapsulates lead-based paint and makes it safe to remove but stripper residue containing lead-based paint is. In about 15-20 minutes the paint was ready to come off. Please remember that preparation is the key to a lasting job and do all of the preparation steps before painting. Andy and I applied a thin coat of Smart Strip with cheap paint brushes and waited. 11302011 Slate is by far one of the most poris and stanable natural stones avalible. The beautiful slate fireplace hearth is a type of fireplace surround made from a specific kind of stone. Paint the paint stripper onto the slates surface with a paint roller and paint brush. 12282018 Make a paste of equal parts baking soda and hydrogen peroxide if the stains have not been lifted.
Scrape off the paint using plastic paint scrapers and putty knives.Īpply the primer in thin long strokes for an even coating. Let the primer dry for 30-60 minutes before applying the paint. I had slate fire surround which had been painted on and we did a combination of scraping it off using brute force and sanding it off after. When the paint bubbles and loosens it is ready to scrape. You can find it online but I picked mine up at Sherwin Williams.