KAL Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hi all, I was wondering if any one with paint removal from stoneware could help me out. Long story short, i just bough a few beautiful giant Gainey Stoneware scratch pot planters and I feel as though a previous owner or may have stained or painted the pots a really dark brown color. I get that feeling because the color has inconstancies like a stain or paint would and when i picked them up to carry them they left brown pigment on my skin (not sure how they would have colored them originally if they did, whether it be paint or pigment). I also get that notion because the third pot is the same size as the other two, but is a nice cardboard sandy brown color which i love. (images of all attached here) So I was wondering, will soaking these pots in paint stripper remove the paint/stain, along with some help from a brush without damaging the stoneware? Love the pots, just want to return them to their original glory and have a matching set. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAL Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 More pics here too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabby Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Someone expert will surely reply, but if color came off on your hands, maybe you should first try to go at it with a wet sponge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 The pots being porous??? You may as Gabby suggested be able to remove a lot by using water but I don' think the clay will release all the oxide from its cavities Strong jets of water, steam cleaner?? Unless paint, stripper a bit drastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yappystudent Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I see those sitting in front of modern architecture, good score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 KAL. I suspect the culprit might be limewash paint. Esp if u see residue on your hands. After all they are used to paint lime bricks. If indeed it IS limewash paint - they are v hard to get off. Most people call in a professional service. Pressure wash. But I don’t think it will all cone off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAL Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 great, thanks guys! i might just leave as is for now, it would be a shame to experiment and mess up the pots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 the strong pressure washer used by do-it-yourself car washes might do it. be sure to support the pot so the strong pressure does not make it fly into a brick wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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