Gloss Paint Removal

[Ric.ror]

I intend to use the hot air gun on an area of my staircase (the rest will suffice with a light sanding). I will then apply a paste of caustic soda and water, cover with soaked old newspaper and leave for 48 hours.
Now what could possibly go wrong?

[The Builder]

Absolutely nothing, Ric ;o)

Except that it's usual to cover the paste poultice with thin polythene. That stops the paste from drying out before it's done the job. Newspaper will dry out too quickly.

[Ric.ror]

Thanks The Builder as always
But won't the caustic soda melt the cling film?

[Ric.ror]

Maybe soak the paper then cover with cling film

[tonyav]

No it won't melt the cling film, Ric.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Alkali

[Ric.ror]

Thanks for the link Tony
I never thought of thickening it with loo roll

[tonyav]

Neither had I Ric, until I saw it on the link.