which out of theses two are best for striping paint off, nitromose or one of those burning guns?

Answer 1

nitromorse removes several layers inconsistantly and does need re-applying but helps to remove paint from the grain of the wood.

a heat gun does a very good job when used correctly but takes longer to cover larger areas and can damage the wood.

depending on layers I would use a solution like nitromorse with a orbital or plain sander (Scotch green sandpaper designed to remove paint) over a heat gun. This is the most effective method I have found through 3 door frames.

if your doing architrave and skirting boards, its actually far easier to replace them and almost as cheap.

DO NOT USE THEM TOGETHER (HEAT GUN AND NITROMORSE) HIGHLY FLAMABLE!

another amendment

run a sander with Scotch Green Sandpaper over the paint to loosen it up, apply nitromorse. Wait for bubbling and then start scraping like mad.
Re-apply as necessary and when the nitromorse doesn't have such an effect return to sander after allowing the nitromorse to dry/disperse.

Answer 2

It depends on what result you want, the chemical way will work well but if there are multiple layers of paint then you might have to do it more than once, it also raises the grain which might be a problem but on the other hand it leaves a clean burn free finish even if it is a little messy, the other way with a heat gun (I wouldn't suggest a blow torch) is quicker a little cleaner but smells a bit more but you have the risk of burning the wood work (A problem if you want to varnish the wood after woods) and also if you are working around glass or plastic then you have to be carefull with that. Have fun be carefull

Answer 3

Depends what your striping the paint off and what you wish to do with the surface after.
If your just decorating then i would just sand the old paint down realy well and get an even surface, nitromose is very strong stuff you should be carfull if you do use it, dont get it on your skin or anywhere near your eyes. Its the dog bolariocks for getting paint off that wouldnt otherwise come off.
Heat gun is good for general decorating but dont over heat.

Answer 4

using nitromors is better for getting paint off awkward mouldings etc where as using a heat gun your more likely to scorch the wood which ever you choose make sure the surrounding area is well protected from paint droppings and always wear a mask goggles and gloves. if your living in an old property be care-full as you may still have old leaded paint underneath all the other layers of paint and make sure you wrap up paint shavings in plenty of news paper and dispose correctly. good luck. decorator 35 years experience.

Answer 5

my vote is the nitromorse, but only if your going to use it in a very well ventilated area! i lost y voice for 3 days after i last used it on a radiator!

heat guns are god, but you have to be carefull not to scortch the wood, and remember some older paint fumes are harmfull so again keep well ventilated!

if in dought ask the staff at a local DIY place what they would use, and also, how often will ou ise a heat gun after this job, its a lot to shell out for a one off project?

nitromorse has my vote.

Jess.x

Answer 6

I would stick with a blow torch.

Nitromorse can work but leaves you with a blobby mess to clear up and I find it takes longer overall. It also damages the cell structure of wood, like acid dips do, and so never looks the same if you intend to leave the wood varnished/waxed.

Man invented fire first because it was more useful than Nitromorse !

Answer 7

I've used both and in the end stuck with using a heat gun, the other takes too long and isn't very good, especially if theres loads of coats of paint!

Answer 8

what the second person says is right, just don't forget a flame gun can be dangerous, and isnt too good if you want to stain the wood after. It is cheeper though, by far

Answer 9

which other one?