Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening. (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected. Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice. I don't need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.

(I'm hoping he chooses something like fence paint, that soaks in, and
not the crappy stuff that looks terrific (and glossy) when painted on
bare wood, then proceeds to corrode over the years, leaving large areas
adhering firmly to the wood, and large patches peeling away.)


SO: what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff? I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

I actually have one o'they Multitools, with a sander attachment, but I
tried that and the bloody noise it makes is insufferable. Plus, it's
slow work, on a 3mx4m shed.

The shed's in the middle of a large garden, so dust (except over me
myself) isn't an issue.

All advice gratefully received!

John

Hot air gun?

On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening. (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected. Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice. I don't need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.

(I'm hoping he chooses something like fence paint, that soaks in, and
not the crappy stuff that looks terrific (and glossy) when painted on
bare wood, then proceeds to corrode over the years, leaving large areas
adhering firmly to the wood, and large patches peeling away.)


SO: what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff? I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

I actually have one o'they Multitools, with a sander attachment, but I
tried that and the bloody noise it makes is insufferable. Plus, it's
slow work, on a 3mx4m shed.

The shed's in the middle of a large garden, so dust (except over me
myself) isn't an issue.

All advice gratefully received!

John


I don't think I'd use any sort of powered sander or wire brush.
Actually, a pressure washer with a flat, brush-shaped medium pressure
jet is quite good for removing dirt, loose paint, mould etc. You might
need to be a bit careful around the windows and retaining beads. Or a
churn brush; first used dry, then wet.

Another John wrote:

what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff? I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

pressure wash to remove grime and large scotchbrite pads to key the
surface a bit?

On 03/05/2019 18:05, newshound wrote:
On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening.Â* (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected.Â* Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice.Â* I don'tÂ* need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.

(I'm hoping he chooses something like fence paint, that soaks in, and
not the crappy stuff that looks terrific (and glossy) when painted on
bare wood, then proceeds to corrode over the years, leaving large areas
adhering firmly to the wood, and large patches peeling away.)


SO: what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff?Â* I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

I actually have one o'they Multitools, with a sander attachment, but I
tried that and the bloody noise it makes is insufferable. Plus, it's
slow work, on a 3mx4m shed.

The shed's in the middle ofÂ* a large garden, so dust (except over me
myself) isn't an issue.

All advice gratefully received!

John


I don't think I'd use any sort of powered sander or wire brush.
Actually, a pressure washer with a flat, brush-shaped medium pressure
jet is quite good for removing dirt, loose paint, mould etc. You might
need to be a bit careful around the windows and retaining beads. Or a
churn brush; first used dry, then wet.

Yes, a power wash is the thing. It will lift loose paint a treat. And a
good dry out after.

TW

On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening. (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected. Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice. I don't need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.


PVC Cladding?

--
Adrian C

newshound wrote:
On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening. (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected. Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice. I don't need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.

(I'm hoping he chooses something like fence paint, that soaks in, and
not the crappy stuff that looks terrific (and glossy) when painted on
bare wood, then proceeds to corrode over the years, leaving large areas
adhering firmly to the wood, and large patches peeling away.)


SO: what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff? I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

I actually have one o'they Multitools, with a sander attachment, but I
tried that and the bloody noise it makes is insufferable. Plus, it's
slow work, on a 3mx4m shed.

The shed's in the middle of a large garden, so dust (except over me
myself) isn't an issue.

All advice gratefully received!

John


I don't think I'd use any sort of powered sander or wire brush.
Actually, a pressure washer with a flat, brush-shaped medium pressure
jet is quite good for removing dirt, loose paint, mould etc. You might
need to be a bit careful around the windows and retaining beads. Or a
churn brush; first used dry, then wet.

Yes, I was going to suggest a pressure washer might be the best way to
do it.

--
Chris Green
·

Wow -- such a consensus, and so quickly!

Of Course! Power washer! I never thought of that, even though I've
used mine for stripping my own garden seat, and (using the special
revolving jet thingy) for getting rid of rust and loose bits of our
fronts gates.

Brill: I'll try that: thanks lads!! Glad I was at least able to think
of asking ukdiy :-)

John

On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening. (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected. Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice. I don't need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.


I used a pressure washer to clean and strip old paint from a shed. Need
to choose a dry spell and give it time to dry out, but it won't end up
any more damp than it would after a wet winter.



(I'm hoping he chooses something like fence paint, that soaks in, and
not the crappy stuff that looks terrific (and glossy) when painted on
bare wood, then proceeds to corrode over the years, leaving large areas
adhering firmly to the wood, and large patches peeling away.)

Best stuff is Osmo Country Colour, but it is expensive and the colour
range limited.



SO: what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff? I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

I actually have one o'they Multitools, with a sander attachment, but I
tried that and the bloody noise it makes is insufferable. Plus, it's
slow work, on a 3mx4m shed.

The shed's in the middle of a large garden, so dust (except over me
myself) isn't an issue.

All advice gratefully received!

John



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djc

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No low-hanging fruit, just a lot of small berries up a tall tree.

DJC Wrote in message:
On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
Hi all

I'm going to be re-painting a large garden shed for the chap for whom I
do a bit of gardening. (It's actually a summer-house-type thing, with
double, windowed doors.)

I need to strip all the loose stuff that's accrued (or peeled away) in
the c.10 years since it was erected. Then I will re-paint it with a
shed-paint of his choice. I don't need to strip the wood: tidying it
up for a new coat will do.


I used a pressure washer to clean and strip old paint from a shed. Need
to choose a dry spell and give it time to dry out, but it won't end up
any more damp than it would after a wet winter.



(I'm hoping he chooses something like fence paint, that soaks in, and
not the crappy stuff that looks terrific (and glossy) when painted on
bare wood, then proceeds to corrode over the years, leaving large areas
adhering firmly to the wood, and large patches peeling away.)

Best stuff is Osmo Country Colour, but it is expensive and the colour
range limited.

If it's like their interior products you can mix them to get your
particular shade... good stuff osmo.

--
Jim K


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On 03/05/2019 17:27, Another John wrote:
SO: what's the best tool to get rid of the loose stuff? I'm out of
touch with jobs like this. I have various wire brushes (drill
attachments), or I could get a rotary sander, maybe.

Pressure washer


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