Iron acetate reacts to produce a deep blue-black product, as opposed to iron sulfate or iron chloride that produce gray to green colors in wood. Fine grade steel wool (iron) dissolved in vinegar (acetic acid) provides the iron acetate, and the wood itself (such as cherry or oak) or ...
If you’re stripping a tall wall, get a stable ladder and work your way from the top of the wall to the bottom. Enlist a friend to hold the ladder at the bottom so that you don’t fall off while you work. 3 Build up a layer of stripper thicker than 1⁄4–1⁄2 in (0.64–...