Cleaning Faded Paint From An Old Brick Wall

[naomi24]

What's the best way to do it? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Zacs-Master]

Some advice here (beware if it's lead paint!)
http://community.screwfix.com/threads/removing-paint-from-red-brick-masonry.90026/

http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-remove-paint-from-brick/#.V2wQF_krKUk

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/brick-houses.shtml

[Old_Geezer]

Will a jet washer shift it ?

[maggiebee]

Beware pressure washers - they might damage the brickwork if the wall is old. Speaking from experience!

[naomi24]

Thanks all.

[Svejk]

Hire a pin-scabbler.

[naomi24]

I had to google that, svejk. Never heard of it. Wouldn't it be likely to damage the bricks?

[Svejk]

It'll take a minute layer off the brick. Is it a paint spill or a whole wall you want to take paint off~?
If it's a whole wall(walls) the pin-scabbler's the way to go(imo)
(wear a mask) ;o)

[naomi24]

It's almost the whole wall. A lot of it has worn off over time. It's now dirty looking faded white paint over what underneath it is a lovely old red brick wall. Such a shame. I won't be doing it myself by the way - but I'll mention it to him who will. ;o)

Thanks svejk.