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How to get white gloss off outside brickwork

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.35 PM

Hello, for years we've used the same painter and decorator. The last time we used him he was nearing retirement and his son was helping him. Unfortunately the brickwork on the outside of the house where the windows were painted (by his son) are also splashed with paint and in the corners the bricks are almost painted. This was an expensive job to have done and we didn't like to say anything as we've used the same decorator and got to know him well over the years. The job his son did is a 'bit of a mess' because of the brickwork. We tried to get it off with turps, cleaning stuff etc but it's difficult because its bricks rather than a hard surface. We had hoped it would 'wear off', but it hasn't. Does anyone know a good way to get the gloss from the bricks. Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions. Pip

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8 Answers

Anonymous user

Heat it with hot air gun or paint stripper but no need to be shy with it paint brush and dab it on leave for 30 mins dap more on leave 30 mins! Wire brush and wash job done!
Answered23 February 2018
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SK Paint and Decoraters

Rating: 5 out of 5
Lower Edmonton, London
Rub the splashes lightly with a wire brush .Then apply a little brick cleaner to the splashes then rub again not to rough should do the trick.....
Answered27 February 2018
4

A lee roofing and cladding- general maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Carnoustie
Apply a light coat of Paint stripper and wipe with rag, if not try a industrial brick cleaner with a wire brush.
Answered19 February 2018
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Dan the painter

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Kettering
Brick cleaner and a wire brush I would use :) hope it helps.
Answered17 February 2018
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Anonymous user

Apply a light coat of Paint stripper and wipe with rag, if not try a industrial brick cleaner with a wire brush.
Answered22 February 2018
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Anonymous user

Hi pip, have you tryed an industrial strength brick cleaner?
Answered16 February 2018
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AVS Brickwork

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Colchester
Personally I would use industrial strength brick cleaner/acid and a wire brush. Gently go over the brick with the brush because you don’t want to take the colour off the face of the brick once the acid is on. Should work perfectly and remove the paint without damaging the brick face.
Answered28 September 2019
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Anonymous user

Hi, I would get some brick acid and a wire brush wire, don’t be too rough with the brush as you don’t want to damage the face of the brick, but that should do the trick for you.
Answered5 June 2022
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