Finally found a paint stripper that doesn’t need to be neutralized

It took nearly 30 tries before Bill Seidel of Streamline Finishes found a suitable paint stripper for a 700-unit, six-story building in downtown Los Angeles. Safety Peel 1 was safer for his crew and allowed him to save up to 40% on labor costs. Hear directly from Bill in the video below. 

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Painting masonry – how to do it the right way

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Carnegie Library reimagined for a new use

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Leave beautiful, interior masonry walls exposed — But, do it right

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Updated uses for historic spaces

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