Hi,
The vent pipe from my drain appears to be made of material containing asbestos (asbestos-cement mixture I think). It's sound, but the paint is flaking off.
The pipe is outside and mounted close against the wall. Obviously I don't want to sand or wire brush it. Also I'm worried that a chemical stripper might weaken the material - is this unfounded?
Can anyone suggest an effective, safe way to prepare the surface?
Also, I've heard you need an alkali-resistant primer to avoid attacking the cement components. Any suggestions on the best types of paint are welcome.
Many thanks
Steve