Re: Stripping paint with caustic soda

Apr 01, 2004 0 Replies


> Hi... Has anyone every used caustic soda as a paint stripper ?


>> The method I've heard of is to mix caustic soda, water and wall >>paper paste
>> (to thicken). Spread this mixture on door to be stripped and leave for a
>> bit. Finally rub the now liquefied paint off, and rinse down with water. >
>Oooh look a caustic soda thread... haven't ad one of *those* in a >while :) >

Ooh, there be dangerous


don't do it, wear goggles, wear a chemical suit don't use it in a leap year or when the moon is full don't mistakenly put it in your tea instead of sugar


Did I miss anything?


I buy mine from an electroplaters. A 20 kilo bag cost me nine quid

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