Chemical and citrus strippers can mar the surrounding areas. Where possible, remove hinges, bolts and drawer pulls to strip the wood item more completely. Liquid and gel strippers are brushed on, and an inexpensive, natural-fiber craft paintbrush works as well as an expensive brush. Chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection are important, even with milder citrus products.
If the item is large, apply stripper to an area that is approximately 1 linear or square foot and remove it before moving to the next area. When the stripper has softened the varnish enough for scraping, the surface appears wrinkled or bubbled.
Scrape off the varnish with a paint scraper or a putty knife. You can use a stiff-bristled scrub brush to remove varnish from fancy, curved details. Some of the stain may linger after scraping. To remove it, dampen a soft, fine-grade steel-wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood, following the wood grain, then wipe off the softened stain with a rag.
If the stripper requires rinsing, use the method the manufacturer recommends. Gradually move to higher grit papers , even until the piece is as smooth as you would like. As you can see, this step should remove the final traces of the stain you treated chemically. Clean the entire piece until it is free of sanding dust. I usually start by blowing it off with an air compressor, then wiping it with dry rags, and finish with a cloth dipped in mineral spirits.
There are several factors that will affect the process: the previous finish, the type of wood, and the age of the piece. This three step process, though citrus stripper, chemical stripper, and sanding has proved effective for me on many different types of stained pieces.
Latex and oil based paints can be removed, too, but you will want to use something like this product for the middle step instead of the chemical stripper I mentioned above. Once you get your wood to that gorgeous natural finish how do you protect it without changing its look? Great question!! This will keep the stripper from sliding down with gravity and give it more time to work into the nooks and crannies.
Then you can try the plastic scraper, but you might find that a scrub brush or something else that can form to the shape of the spindle will be easier than a flat scraper. I think that following up with chemical stripper should help you get the remaining stain.
Hope this helps! Great information!! I have a question about removing paint. Under your tips and tricks above, you mention using a product to strip latex and oil based paint. I can not find the name of that product. Would you mind sharing? Thank you. Thank you so much for responding. I have used this product you found on line and while it somewhat worked, I am not super happy with it.
It has been a bear stripping all the intricate molding details. I did find a soy based stripper from Franmer on line.
I might try it this spring when I can open up the house again for ventilation!!! If it works I will let you know. Thanks again. If not, just brush more Citristrip on the entire area you were working on and repeat the above steps.
But, I still like to wear a mask to protect my lungs from the smaller amount of fumes. Plus, it really does work! But, you have to let it sit for a while so it can eat through the stain. Thnaks for the great instructions. I have some pieces that would require all these steps to get to the raw wood and you have explained the proceedure clearly. This should make people appreciate all the time and effort folks go through to repurpose furniture. I have used Citristrip to remove some hideous paint from a dresser that I still use.
It did a super job removing about three layers of paint. Your videos are great! I am going to try to remove a thin coat of veneer from a chair following your directions. Could a steamer be used rather than an iron? On another topic, is there a reason to remove stain from a piece rather than just sanding it well before painting? Thank you Singleton S. If it easily scratches off, then your paint will also easily scratch off. Best of luck! Awesome thank you. Your email address will not be published.
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