The ProScraper: dust-free paint removal that hooks to your shop vac
Dry scraping old paint usually means dust everywhere. The ProScraper pulls it the other way. It’s a hollow-body, carbide-tipped scraper that attaches to most standard shop vacs, so the paint you scrape gets sucked up as you go.
Run it on a HEPA vacuum and you’ve got an approved method of dry scraping under the EPA RRP guidelines, which matters on any pre-1978 house. The carbide tip and the ergonomic body are built to stand up to heavy use for years, so it works for the weekend DIYer and the full-time contractor alike.
What it handles
It takes paint, varnish, and other coatings off most surfaces. When the carbide tip finally wears, replacement blades drop right in, and you can grab fresh mounting screws while you’re at it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ProScraper?
It is a hollow-body, carbide-tipped paint scraper that attaches to most standard shop vacs, so the paint you scrape gets sucked up as you go. It takes off paint, varnish, and other coatings on most surfaces while keeping the dust out of the air.
Does the ProScraper attach to a shop vac?
Yes. It is a hollow-body scraper that hooks to most standard shop vacs, pulling the scraped paint into the vacuum instead of letting it drift around the work area.
Is the ProScraper approved for lead paint work?
Run it on a HEPA vacuum and you have an approved method of dry scraping under the EPA RRP guidelines, which matters on any pre-1978 house. Pairing it with a HEPA vac is what makes it RRP-compliant.
Can you replace the ProScraper blade?
Yes. When the carbide tip finally wears, replacement blades drop right in, and replacement blades and screws are sold separately.
Stripping old paint? These guides from The Craftsman Blog show you how to do it safely and efficiently, lead paint and all.
Watch the tutorial
How To: Use A ProScraper Like a Pro (Video)
Scott uses the ProScraper so much he became a dealer for it — it keeps his shop air well under OSHA lead limits. This video shows the technique that gets the most from it. A must-watch if you've got one.
Related tutorials
From The Craftsman Blog
Best Paint Scrapers for 2024
Scott has employed over a hundred craftsmen who scrape paint all day, so his list of best scrapers is hard-won. The ProScraper has topped it for over a decade. Read why it's earned that spot.