Repainting a porch overhang on an older home with lead based paint. 1) Would this work well for sanding over head? How is it for dust collection?
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For the money, the Makita is a great little sander, I own several of them and use them daily in my cabinet shop. The dust collection is fairly good, but if you're dealing with lead paint wear a quality dust mask for sure. I've hooked up a vacuum cleaner to the sander's exhaust, maybe a little cumbersome overhead, but it worked very well. -Bill Allen Nederland CO
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Based on my limited experience, I think it is a wonderful primer for rusted metal. I mostly use it for rough exterior jobs...iron gates, fences, chairs. I find all the spray paints from places like Lowe's or Ace stick to it. Anything you paint should be free of oil, wax, or grease. For body work I think the standard primers are probably better.
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I love this little tool for sanding into corners and along edges. Having said that, the corners of the paper do wear out quickly but it beats using your fingers. As for your project, you'd probably have better luck using scrapers and chisels to remove the thick paint and then clean it up with this sander.
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I used this on a very old map chest that did not have a varnish or other finish. It worked beautifully. I highly recommend for older antique furniture and cabinetry. I am not sure that this is the right product for molding in a house. It would probably work but it takes a bit of effort to rub it into the wood. You would also need a lot of it. I would suggest a danish oil for molding, you cab brush it on and wipe off excess easily.
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There are so many other better methods to prep your staircase that the PaintEater would be like trying to thread a needle with a sledge hammer. 3M's "Safest Stripper" works really well, and would spare your trim. The PaintEater on the other hand, would probably devour it. I've used it as a light-duty grinder to prepare a roof deck, so even with a gentle touch, you could end up doing a world of damage. You'd also have quite a cleanup. I lay plastic sheeting down outside, and STILL end up with a mess. Short answer? Don't risk it.
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Yes, this is the stuff you want to use. I used it on my garage and put it over my rustoleum epoxy shield gray color. I did it almost a year ago and it looks just as shiny as the day I did it. Make sure to use the grit (aluminum oxide) it comes with to mix into the clear coat in the bucket or the floor will be extremely slippery if ever gets even slightly wet. You have to do it within 30 hours (I think) of laying down the primary color or you have to scuff the entire floor for it adhere properly. The instructions will clearly state this. This stuff is extremely durable. I have rolled heavy floor jacks over it and put jack stands on it and it doesn't even get scratched. Any liquids (even harsh ones) just wipe up with a per towel. If you use one can go very heavy on the application or buy two and do two coats over two days. I did one garage with one heavy coat and one garage with two medium coats and the two coats look better than the heavy coat but it also took two cans. You have to have someone with a strong flashlight (wife?) following you and shining it at a very low angle to make sure you overlap edges and don't miss anything.
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Not sure if it can be added over paint. I used it on a stamped/stained concrete porch.
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I used it to cover a cracked ceiling, worked great. I also used another design (same thickness) to cover a wood panelled room , worked great , you can't see any of the panelling lines.As it dries it becomes taunt and hides the panel lines great !Might suggest filling the panel grooves with some spackle first if they are very pronounced.I papered the top half of the wall,installed chair railing and 'viola ! wainscotting ! Yes , I think this thick paper will work fine for your application.
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Paint might work if you lightly sanded the surface to roughen it up so paint will have something to grab onto.
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I would not apply it over paint. I strongly doubt that it would adhere well and would not be maintainable. I would suggest maintaining the surface with the original paint instead.
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The palm sander is a strong and easy to use, Sounds like you need heavy grit sand paper. do a search on what type of sandpaper strips power coated paint.
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I have used it to paint similar substances on my fences, and haven't had any issues. But be warned, paint it OUTSIDE!!! wear a mask!!! and make sure you paint over everything you need to paint over with the same finish/lacquer, because clean up with this thing is a one hour adventure in itself. other than that, I have been very satisfied with mine. But if furniture is all you're using it for, try one smaller and not so heavy on the wrist.
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I would use a heat gun with a paint scraper to remove the paint. Do not do this if the paint is lead based. The fumes are toxic. Because you have painted sashes your windows are most likely painted with lead based paint. Sanding will also cause toxic dust particles, too. I would test the paint for lead before proceeding. If your paint is latex based use a heat gun and scraper to remove the paint followed up with medium, then, fine sand paper. The DSC355D1 can sand most of the areas of the sashes with the attachment included. Hand sand hard to reach areas with a small 3M sanding sponge in medium and fine units. Have a professional removal company do this work if the paint is lead based. I would use a heat gun with a paint scraper to remove the paint. Do not do this if the paint is lead based. The fumes are toxic. Because you have painted sashes your windows are most likely painted with lead based paint. Sanding will also cause toxic dust particles, too. I would test the paint for lead before proceeding. If your paint is latex based use a heat gun and scraper to remove the paint followed up with medium, then, fine sand paper. The DSC355D1 can sand most of the areas of the sashes with the attachment included. Hand sand hard to reach areas with a small 3M sanding sponge in... » Read More I would use a heat gun with a paint scraper to remove the paint. Do not do this if the paint is lead based. The fumes are toxic. Because you have painted sashes your windows are most likely painted with lead based paint. Sanding will also cause toxic dust particles, too. I would test the paint for lead before proceeding. If your paint is latex based use a heat gun and scraper to remove the paint followed up with medium, then, fine sand paper. The DSC355D1 can sand most of the areas of the sashes with the attachment included. Hand sand hard to reach areas with a small 3M sanding sponge in medium and fine units. Have a professional removal company do this work if the paint is lead based. « Show Less
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It would be best for you to contact 3-M or read their data sheet. I use it effectively against normal dust, dry paint, demo work etc in house.
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it should work, but you would have to use a stiff brush to get the product down into the pores of the pavers. and use the stiff brush again to scrup and rinse out the rust. it may take several applications. i don't know about the color, but it did not affect the paint when i used it on metal.
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This would not be ideal for painting the exterior of your house. It only holds a pint you would be refilling too often. Rent a bigger airless from home depot
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You could use it to scuff sand a wood floor to over coat it, but if you are trying to remove a finish or sand bare wood you would be better off using a powered floor sander. It is better suited for drywall