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Reclaimed chimney pot

MeomyeMeomye Posts: 949
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I have acquired a reclaimed chimney pot which will look great in the garden, only problem is, it has been painted with a hideous terracotta masonry paint (very ginger) my question is, how can I restore it back to it's original colour? I was thinking Nitromors paint remover but wasn't sure on masonry, any other ideas? otherwise I will have to re paint it with a different colour.  

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    I'd have a go with a wire brush. Soak it well first. I think that might do the trick although it could take a bit of hard work!

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,087

    Wire brush or steel wool to take off the worst then leave it to weather.  The paint will flake off and fade over the seasons and look more natural.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,142

    Yes I agree with Fairy and Obelixx.  image

    Using Nitromors or similar runs the risk of the mix of paint and stripper being absorbed by the terracotta of the chimney pot, and then you'll never get rid of it.


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Don my TonDon my Ton Posts: 78

    Paint it or get another I say, they are made out of clay you'll never get that paint off.

  • FirecrackerFirecracker Posts: 256

    I think a sharp old knife or scraper would do it along with a lot of elbow stuff. image

  • treehugger80treehugger80 Posts: 1,923

    put the pot on two or three bricks, build a small fire below it and let the paint burn off. make sure its a small fire so the clay can warm slowly rather than too quickly as it can fracture.

  • Paul SimonitePaul Simonite Posts: 3

    My chimney pot had been painted before I moved into the house 21yrs ago. It has had more than 21 years worth of weathering and is still a silver colour.  I have placed it in a patio setting with silver leaf rockery plants in the top.

    I suspect that a lot of elbow grease will be required to take yours back to its original surface.

  • Jimmy CrawfordJimmy Crawford Posts: 468

    Plant it up with something that will flow down the sides and you'll never notice the paint.

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