Paint Strippers, Removers & Thinners

We have all been there! The dreaded paint removal process! But do not fret, here at Leyland SDM we sell a broad range of paint strippers, removers and thinners to tackle any tricky paint job you have planned, to make your life a whole lot easier!

Types of Paint Remover and Surfaces to Work With:

There are four basic types of paint strippers, each of which works differently.

1. Solvent: This is the most adaptable paint stripper; this paint stripper works well for both water-based and oil-based paints. Solvent products use chemicals to break the link between the paint and the surface.
2. Caustic: These strippers, which contain lye (i.e., sodium hydroxide as an active component). These types of paint remover turn dried paint into soap, causing it to loosen off the surface. Because caustic strippers have a high pH (alkaline), the stripped surface must be washed with water and vinegar when the old paint dissolves.
3. Biochemical: These removers are less hazardous alternatives to solvent and caustic strippers because they are prepared with a plant-based solvent. These paint removers contain less volatile compounds and emit fewer fumes. 
4. Zero-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):These paint stripper categories are known as the “Green Zone” among paint removers and thinners. Zero-VOC paint removers are free of compounds like methylene chloride and lye. They’re produced from naturally occurring materials.

Suitable Surface for Different Paint Remover: Different paint strippers work differently based on application surfaces.

Solvent paint stripper : These paint removers easily remove paint from wood, stone, and metal surfaces. They’re typically referred to as the all-in-one remover.

Caustic paint stripper - is ideal for removing oil-based paint from masonry surfaces such as concrete floors, at the same time, removing water and oil-based paint from some metals and wood. If used excessively, caustic strippers can erode the aluminium.

Biochemical - These paint removers are biochemical and can thin water-based and oil-based paints from stone, metal, and wood. To thin or remove epoxy and polyurethane paints, the paint remover should contain acetone or denatured alcohol.

Zero-VOC: These paint strippers can remove both water-based and oil-based paint off metal, stone, and wood. They may not successfully remove epoxy and polyurethane paint due to their chemical nature. 

So now you know a little more, come check out our range of high quality strippers, removers and thinners.