In such cases the only way to get back to a smooth base is to strip off all the old paint.

I suggest that you remove all of the old paint down to the plaster.

So I added garden dirt and poured in some old paint.

It took such a long time because the old paint contained lead and had to be carefully removed.

Federal health officials, in looking for patterns around the country, stress that old paint is still public enemy No. 1.

Lead is present in old paint, water pipes, and other substances.

The parts must be free of loose rust and old paint.

A. I don't think you have to remove all of the old paint first.

I obviously have to remove all the old paint in order to accomplish this, but am not sure how to go about it.

With a crack of old paint, the door popped open.