How to remove paint from window frames - in minutes

BIOSTRIP20 Paint Stripper …is fast becoming the chosen global alternative to chemical or solvent-based paint strippers. And unlike all other environmentally-friendly strippers, its actually proven to work faster than traditional, solvent-based products – all while giving off ZERO toxins or aromas.
Here’s our simple guide to removing paint quickly and easily - the Biostrip way!

WHETHER the frame is wood, UPVC or aluminium, removing paint from a window frame can be a tricky, messy business.

All too often, the paint (after a long, hard slog) may be removed, only to reveal that you’ve damaged the under-surface during the process.

Other times, the under-surface may be fine…but annoying patches of paint get left behind; which spoil the finished appearance when the job is completed and your new paint/varnish is applied.

Traditional Methods

There’s a wealth of ways to remove paint from your window frames; from sanding and scraping, to chemical paint strippers and heat guns.

But with each of these methods there are pitfalls…

Sanding and scraping - will often leave you with scrapes and scuffs on the under-surface. These might look minor enough, but after you’ve finished re-painting the window frame, these scrapes will stick out like a sore thumb against the smooth finish of the rest of the job.

Heat Guns - are another popular method of paint removal that usually pose more problems than they do solutions. Heat guns are best left untouched by anything other than the experienced hand, due to the number of amateur DIY-ers who have experienced serious or severe burns to their skin while trying to strip paint.

Traditionally of course, the most common method of removing paint has been to use a DCM-based paint stripper. But these are now banned, under EEC ruling, from sale to the general public following repeated reports of injury, respiratory problems, and in some instances, death, related to the use of DCM-based products.

So what can be done?

Thanks to Biostrip, the solution for all three window frame-types mentioned is, conveniently, all under one lid.

(Firstly, It’s important to remember that whatever the under-surface; be it wood, aluminium or UPVC, the area around where you are working needs to be safely covered with sheets or newspaper etc, to minimise mess and ensure no debris falls onto your carpet or furniture, or plants if you’re outdoors)

Using Biostrip couldn’t be easier:

• Brush a generous layer of Biostrip onto the surface, ensuring that the treated surfaces remain wet, and don’t dry out
• Allow to blister – this should take 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the type of coating
• Next, either rinse or scrape to remove the softened coating
• Repeat the process if any coating remains
• Wash area and allow to dry thoroughly before repainting

COVERAGE

500g will cover up to 3 metres sq

TIPS

• For a faster strip time, scuff or scribe the surface before applying Biostrip
• Gently use wire wool to remove softened varnish in awkward corners and/or profiles
• If the paint to be removed is several layers thick, a second coat of Biostrip might be required (however, laboratory tests and responses from customers show that, more often than not, Biostrip will work its way through several layers of paint at one time, meaning just one application might be necessary even for tougher jobs)

And that’s all there is to it!

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