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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

We'd like to get our house back to the original brick. At present it is covered with masonary paint which I have to patch up every year.

Would a sand blaster be suitable for this job?. Are they available for hire?.

[STMO123]

Chemicals are the solution, I think, Opti. However, that's enough of my recreational pursuits.

[STMO123]

However, having just had a quick read-up, it's not easy whichever way you go.

[Elite Pete]

Peanut butter curry

[STMO123]

http://www.dumondchemicals.com/

[tigers_gonads]

Brick acid and a very high pressure washer but it will take some doing 

Wire brush the loose bits and repaint imho 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How about soda blasting?.....yes, that's a new one on me, too.

Some on the internet say that sand blasting is too powerful and will damage the bricks. Any truth in that?

[STMO123]

I think your good lady is probably the best person for the job. They seem happy when scouring, scraping and scrubbing.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I don't want to use a so called "professional". I've had experience of these guys before.

Most of them are no more than "a man with a van" who suddenly becomes an expert in Driveways, patio work, gardening, guttering, roofs, plumbing, electrician, gas fitter, chimneys, painter and decorator........the list is endless.

He'll also dispose of any rubbish you have and tell you that he is  a qualified mechanic.    

[tigers_gonads]

I don't want to use a so called "professional". I've had experience of these guys before.

Most of them are no more than "a man with a van" who suddenly becomes an expert in Driveways, patio work, gardening, guttering, roofs, plumbing, electrician, gas fitter, chimneys, painter and decorator........the list is endless.

He'll also dispose of any rubbish you have and tell you that he is  a qualified mechanic.    

Didn't realise we had met opti   

[cem_devecioglu]

How about soda blasting?.....yes, that's a new one on me, too.

Some on the internet say that sand blasting is too powerful and will damage the bricks. Any truth in that?

sand blasting can make pinholes even on metal surfaces.. so not sure its suitable for a home..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I don't want to use a so called "professional". I've had experience of these guys before.

Most of them are no more than "a man with a van" who suddenly becomes an expert in Driveways, patio work, gardening, guttering, roofs, plumbing, electrician, gas fitter, chimneys, painter and decorator........the list is endless.

He'll also dispose of any rubbish you have and tell you that he is  a qualified mechanic.    

Didn't realise we had met opti   

Oh.....it was you was it, Mr Gonads...

[r1]

soda blasting works well but as with all things it depends on the skill of the operator
i have seen a man soda blasting a car door and the paint all came off and you could run your hand over the panal and it was smooth with no pittings.
i would get a quote and ask to see his prevoius work,or refrences from other clients.