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  1. 16th August 2010, 11:32 PM #1
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    Default Best Power Sanding Tool for (old) painted Weatherboards?

    Hi Guys,

    I've started preparing old painted weather boards, initially using a Paint Spatula to remove flaking paint, I'm after suggestions to make this whole job a lot easier:

    1. Should I be using a stripping tool (power tool bit) on the flaking paint?
    2. What is the best Power Sander for the job? I've got the whole house to do, so I want to make this job as easy as possible. I won't be stripping back to bare timber if I don't have to, it's more for preparation for these weather boards to be re-painted if the existing paint/weather boards are in good condition. Should I go for an Orbital Sheet Sander, Random Orbit Sander or one of those Multi-Sanders that are on the market??? (or possibly something else)
    I hope you can help, much appreciated,
    Paul
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  3. 17th August 2010, 08:04 AM #2
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    6" or 8" angle grinding/buffing power tool with course disc's. did our house in less than a day.
    Be prepared to get covered in dust and old paint and cough for a month!!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by toolbagsPLUS View Post
    6" or 8" angle grinding/buffing power tool with course disc's. did our house in less than a day.
    Be prepared to get covered in dust and old paint and cough for a month!!!

    Cheers,
    Steve
    Hi Steve,

    Thanks for that. Can I ask, did you strip back to bare timber doing it that way?? I'm not sure if I want to go that far i.e. the paint/weather boards are old and flaking in spots, but overall they seem to be in good condition (it looks as if there has been a few coats of paint been put on there over the years).

    Unless, is it better to go back to to bare timber...any words of advice are welcome?

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    Yep went back to bare boards and the re primed them. Loose paint i guess not quite as course discs and don't push so hard.

    Bugger of a job and don't envy you one bit, but it's worth it when it's finished. Only advice I would offer is us a paint that is guaranteed the longest before repainting!!


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