What (and how) to use to remove dried latex paint from woodwork?

Question

I would just like to remove the latex paint. Not the finish of the woodwork.

Thanks

Answer 1

well if you're certain it's latex and you absolutely do no not want to remove any of the underlying finish...that means manual removal is out (scraping, sanding, etc..) that leaves chemical...

A methylene chloride based chemical stripper (Strip-X, Kutz-It) is usually the strongest you can buy in a Lowe's or Home Depot...however it may also remove the finish depending on how many layers of paint there are..

Buy a small can of paint stripper, Lowe's has a milder citrus based stripper, and apply a small amount to the surface of your piece...tape butcher's paper or a couple layers of newspaper over the area to create a "wet patch" ...read the directions on whatever you decide to buy, if it says allow to set for 6 hours...check on your patch every hour or so...keep checking until the paint has begun to blister...scrape small amounts off until you see the finish...

Trying to remove just the right layer of paint if all about timing...you need to know how long it takes the product to remove the top layers of paint without damaging the finish...once you know this...apply the stripper to the remainder of your project and cover with the newspaper...covering or applying a "wet patch" keeps the vapors close to your project and allows them to work more efficiently...be careful however as some strippers work by raising the grain on your wood...and you'll have to resand and refinish the piece anyway...which usually gives the best results...

or you can use a product specifically designed for latex paint...called Latex Paint Remover...amazingly...however, I've found that is doesn't really work very well and is mostly made for cleaning up paint spills...it typically smears the latex as it dissolves it and makes for a huge mess...if you decide on the latex....DO NOT put/soak water on your piece. You may think that the finish underneath is intact only to find that water has soaked into the wood..raising the grain in spots..leaving you with dissolved paint that has soaked into the wood...then you're stuck with no choice but to sand and refinish...



good luck...

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Latex Paint Remover

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Answer 8

You are going to have to put a sealer on it, covering ceiling, woodwork and walls, and then repaint it completely, ceiling, walls, and any woodwork. Dulux, which encompasses several excellent paint brands, has a sealer for that purpose. I would tell you to get a flat oil based sealer, but the store would argue with me. I am an old paint man. The best sealer in my estimation is shellac which you would probably have to get at ACE hardware. The problem with painting a closet with shellac is that the room is small, the fumes are excessive, the fumes are explosive, and the surface is hard when finished and latex does not like hard glossy finishes to go over. Since I never use the most popular primer used for this purpose, I can't even tell you the name of it. It stinks worse than spoiled paint. I think, therefore, that you would be better off with the best quality of the Dulux product and go over it with any latex paint of the color you like. The primer I don't like is KILZ

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Use a latex paint remover product. Several applications may be necessary depending on the amount of paint to be removed. Use a NIOSH respirator with organic vapor cartridge in a well ventilated area (about $30) to protect your lungs if you have a lot.

Do not use citristrip or a methyl whatever it is product as it will remove the finish.

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