As beautiful as it is problematic
The removal of the branches and tendrils is not yet a problem, because these can be divided comparatively easily and removed, for example, by tearing them off. It becomes much more difficult with the sticky feet that the Wilde Wein uses climbed up the house wall is - these stick, often with small twigs attached, simply stick and can hardly be removed. The rule is that the rougher the surface (for example the plaster), the more stubborn the plant will be.
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Unfortunately, simply painting over the adhesive feet with a thick layer of paint is not a satisfactory solution. They still remain visible and therefore have to be laboriously removed. There are different possibilities for this.
Remove plaster
The easiest - albeit the most complex - is probably to knock off the adhering plant residues along with the old plaster and dispose of them. Then the house gets a new plaster and can be freshly painted. Alternatively, in some cases, for example in a shed, you can simply cover the facade with a new covering.
high pressure cleaner
If you don't want to re-plaster straight away, you can do one high pressure cleaner(€ 99.99 at Amazon *) to help. This method becomes more effective if you first treat the plant residues thoroughly with acetic acid and a wire brush and only then use the high-pressure cleaner.
Sanding down
Instead of the high-pressure cleaner, you can sometimes use a sander, for example a drilling machine(€ 77.79 at Amazon *) with a wire brush attachment or an angle grinder. A previous treatment with acetic acid is also recommended here.
burn down
In view of the laboriousness of the possibilities described, many craftsmen immediately reach for the gas burner and burn off the remains of the wild wine. However, this only works if the house wall is not covered with combustible materials (such as a combustible exterior facade or Insulation or even wood) is sealed. You should check this carefully beforehand, otherwise the project can become nasty eye walk.
Tips
The roots of the wild wine, from which new shoots continue to develop, are even more stubborn than the adhesive platelets. In most cases, these cannot be completely excavated and must therefore be combated with chemical means.
