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I am buying a house in which a previous owner has painted a stone fireplace a rather unappealing color. My wife and I would like to have the stone stripped or sandblasted to its natural state but are unsure about which way to go about it or if it’s a good idea at all. We have about a month after we make settlement before we move in so there is a few weeks to work on it without destroying our health or belongings.
One concern I have about chemical stripping is will the stripper stay in the pores of the stone and become a health hazard when the fireplace is warm and in use.
Thanks for your help….
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I am buying a house in which a previous owner has painted a stone fireplace a rather unappealing color. My wife and I would like to have the stone stripped or sandblasted to its natural state but are unsure about which way to go about it or if it's a good idea at all. We have about a month after we make settlement before we move in so there is a few weeks to work on it without destroying our health or belongings.
One concern I have about chemical stripping is will the stripper stay in the pores of the stone and become a health hazard when the fireplace is warm and in use.
Thanks for your help....
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If you have a window when no one will be in the home go for shotblasting. A small job like that can be done yourself. Everything is for rent these days. I've done this type of work twice, with good results. I'd suggest using this method.
Using a stripper is more tedious and will take longer. If worried about the fumes, use the fireplace frequently before occupancy. Or, use a torch to bake off the residual stripper. Get some positive ventilation and remove or protect any flammable materials.