Paint Stripper

[Scott07]

I'd like to remove paint from the tile in my house's upstairs bathroom. I've tried scraping, etc... but it's taking too long and I think I'm going to have to resort to a chemical stripper. My tank, a 65 gallon sps dominant mixed reef, is in the living room downstairs. I'll take all the precautions I'm able, bathroom door closed, vent fan blowing out in the open window, etc... but are the fumes from any particular type of stripper more or less harmful to my tank than another type? I see the citrus gel strippers that claim no harmful fumes, but I also know other citrus products can be a big no no around the tank.

Any advice or personal experience is appreciated!

 

[Systemwizardinc]

citrus gel stripper is a very good stripper with very low fumes should be fine.

 

[mcgyvr]

I second the citrus gel strippers..

Paint on tile.. who did that?

 

[Scott07]

Paint on tile.. who did that?

I know haha... the house was a flip, and someone went a little nuts making every paintable surface into a sea of taupe lol. The original tile from the 40s is a pretty nice blue/white pattern. Im excited to bring some color back.

 

[Daddi0]

Sometimes a heat gun will do the trick.
Cheers! Mark

 

[mcgyvr]

I know haha... the house was a flip, and someone went a little nuts making every paintable surface into a sea of taupe lol. The original tile from the 40s is a pretty nice blue/white pattern. Im excited to bring some color back.

Yes some people just have no taste..
They should face the facts quickly in life to save themselves and others the headaches of their weaknesses

Good luck..
Pics when done :artist: