When it comes to stripping paint from wooden furniture you must keep it simple. Using paint strippers are good for the first layer of paint but after that, they do more harm than good. Paint strippers will ruin your furniture especially if you have a softwood piece. You will notice the pa...
Here are the top four ways to strip paint from wood: 1. Heat Gun A heat gun, sometimes referred to as a hot air gun, is considered by many people to be the pinnacle process of paint removal — being the go-to method of professionals and ardent DIYers worldwide. It’s attraction is...
Ever since I tried theoven cleaner stripping technique on this mirror, I have wanted to see if it would work on wood that has been painted. I haven’t found a good piece of painted furniture to try it on, but I recently found a wood box that was the perfect candidate. This post wil...
This “new-to-me” process may have changed my mind completely. I am going to share how to strip furniture without stripper. I picked up this mirror at a thrift store many months ago. It was the only piece I had to try this technique on. The process that I am going to talk about ...
Finishes are great for protecting wood, but they start to look dingy over time. If your wood furniture or flooring needs to be revitalized, consider stripping off the old finish. It's important to first protect yourself from the harsh...
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No. While I have not tried this method, the consensus seems to be that oven cleaner does not strippaintfrom furniture, just stain. If you have a painted piece, it is best to work with a conventional paint stripper likeCitriStrip.
Oiled wood surfaces have a warm, soft glow and require only an occasional application of furniture oil to keep them looking nice. Be careful never to wax an oil finish. Wax blocks the pores of the wood, causing it to dry out and become brittle. ...
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thought the entire table was solid wood when I bought it. My Dad did some further investigating for me after we had moved in and told me that the top was veneered so I would have to be very careful with refinishing that part. The rest was solid and less precarious to strip and ...