How do I remove whitewash paint?

Answer by  joeinphilly (388)

There are three options: you can apply a chemical remover and then scrape off the gooey result; you can use a wire brush and elbow grease; or, you can use a power washer or sand blaster. Be careful with power since you can easily eat into the brick.

Answer by  Brandon55 (1719)

The most common methods are power washing, sand blasting, lye, solvents, stripper, and paint thinner. Usually it takes a combination of these. I would start by power washing the brick if is on the outside. A wire brush and solvent will take almost all the paint off, but is slow.

Answer by  Deb43 (579)

Have you tried a power washer? Gradually, turn up the pressure until you reach the desired results. If this doesn't work, hire a sand blaster.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

If you can't get it off the elbow grease way, they you will need to rent a power washer and do it the easy way. With the correct pressure of the water you can remove anything from anything. They are not to expensive to buy and are good on the cement driveways.

Answer by  dpauleyii (843)

The best way would be to purchase a chemical paint remover. Spray it on the brick and let it set. Then use a power washer remove the whitewash.

Answer by  japratt (1687)

In order to remove white wash paint from you house or shed you will need to get a strong remover. The remover will be able to remove the white wash paint.