Removal of old layers of finishing from surfaces is, perhaps, the very first stage of any repair. When it comes to such a kind of ceilings or walls that have been repeatedly blanched , many people have a question: how and how can you wash off the old whitewash so that it's quick and easy? There are many different ways to solve this problem, which we will discuss in more detail below.
How quickly to wash off whitewashing?
In order not to stain furniture, floors, doors, windows, they need something to cover, newspapers or film. To remove from the surface of chalk whitewash, you can take the usual salt water and a sponge. To do this, you need to dissolve 1 kg of salt in 10 liters of warm water and wait until it cools down. Then moistened with such a solution, with a sponge, to wash off the layer of chalk until the sponge ceases to get dirty.
Now let's figure out how to quickly wash the lime whitewash from the ceiling? If you act on a dry one, be prepared for the dust to stand as a pillar. Therefore, the easiest way to remove the lime layer is to moisten it. Moisten the area of the ceiling with water using a roller, and after the whole area is impregnated with moisture, gradually remove the whitewashed pieces with a spatula. Thus, on one site you clean the ceiling of the lime layer, and what remains will be washed off with a wet sponge.
There is another way to quickly wash off the old whitewash without staining the floor, walls, windows, etc. To do this, you need to prepare a regular paste and use a roller to apply it to the ceiling. When the layer of the paste dries, after about 10-15 minutes, it can easily be removed with a spatula or scraper, and the dust is practically not formed.
Also, after applying the paste, you can glue newspapers to it, leaving dry corners of the paper. When the layer dries, it is enough just to tear off the newspaper, and along with it, a layer of whitewash will depart. And what remains, you can also wash off with a wet sponge.