How Do You Remove Painted Stucco From Interior Walls?
While exterior stucco is a portland cement-based material applied over metal lathing, interior stucco is created using a faux material like joint compound or a thick plaster. When you are remodeling and need to remove painted stucco from interior walls, the process is easier than removing exterior stucco, but still time consuming and labor intensive. You must exercise caution during the removal so you do not damage the drywall underneath the stucco coating. It is a tedious process, but not a difficult one. Prepare the room by removing the furniture and other items that you can. Protect the rest of the area with plastic sheeting or drop cloths. Make sure the entire floor is protected as well. Score the stucco by placing a 4-inch metal paint scraper against the stucco and tapping the end of the handle with a rubber mallet to break the surface of the stucco. Do this from the floor to the ceiling in a straight line every 3 feet along the wall. Fill a spray bottle with warm water. Spray the
