Loose paint query

rivermisty

Hi All, I went to paint my porch and started chipping off the loose paint. I ended up removing loose paint from about 40% of the surface altogether but now I'm worried it will look messy if I paint over what's left. i.e I'll be left with an uneven finish and probably two shades of white.

Should I try some kind of filler to 'fill in' the bits I've chipped free of paint? Or go hammer and tongs to remove the rest of the paintwork?

Thanks in advance for any replies, RM

CJhaughey

Use a turbo nozzle on a decent pressure washer and it should lift the rest of the paint, there probably will be parts that will not come off but I wouldn't worry about the odd patch of paint remaining.
Just use a good primer and a good topcoat and it should be fine.

corks finest

rivermisty wrote: »

Hi All, I went to paint my porch and started chipping off the loose paint. I ended up removing loose paint from about 40% of the surface altogether but now I'm worried it will look messy if I paint over what's left. i.e I'll be left with an uneven finish and probably two shades of white.

Should I try some kind of filler to 'fill in' the bits I've chipped free of paint? Or go hammer and tongs to remove the rest of the paintwork?

Thanks in advance for any replies, RM

Sand everything,fill ,sand- 2 coats - done ( exterior filler if outside) painter

JustAThought

maybe a thin edged chisel and patience - not a hammer unless you’re very careful - you don’t want chips out of it! Depends on how OCD you are but we all have time on our hands at the moment - why not do a beautiful job & have it set up right for years!

rivermisty

Thanks for the advice lads. Back out with the paint scraper and wire brush for me.

corks finest

rivermisty wrote: »

Thanks for the advice lads. Back out with the paint scraper and wire brush for me.

Not too heavy,you'll get most of what you need off with a yard brush