Im thinking about redoing my kithen cabinets and the previous owner has them painted baby blue... i think it might be a latex paint... when i clean them with a sponge it starts to come off... i was wondering about using a paint thinner .. . but i dont know how to use it..how does it work? would i be able to just brush it off and it would just peel off or wipe off or what? help!?
2006-09-13 18:19:12 · 8 answers · asked by cl200036 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
For best results, the old paint must be scraped and sanded. Paint thinner is used to thin oil paints so the paint doesn't go on so heavy. Thinner, or mineral spirits, is an ingredient in oil paint, so you can dilute the paint to whatever mix you want. It is used for cleaning brushes too. Latex paint is water-based, and oil and water do not mix. You could use paint stripper on your cabinets to remove the paint, but the chemicals are nasty and you will still have to sand them smooth afterwards. Either way, it is a messy job. My experience has proven that scraping, sanding, priming (an oil-based primer is good), and two top coats, is the best way to do the job. Anything less than that, and you will be back here asking questions.
2006-09-14 02:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by furniture_pc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latex paint cannot be painted over an oil or alkyd enamel paint. Thinner is for oil base paints only. Sand the old stuff off and use an oil paint to re-do it, or use a special primer and THEN a latex.
2006-09-13 19:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by PAUL A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paint thinner is a solvent used to thin oil-based paints, or as a cleaning agent.
Paint thinners include:
Acetone
Mineral spirits
Mineral turpentine (turps)
Wood turpentine
Naphtha
Toluene
Xylene
Look at the back of any of these products when you go to the store (Home Depot). Instructions are clear. I couldn't find any on the net so your best bet is to look at the product.
2006-09-13 22:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by heatherlynnmorrow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paint thinner won't work... and is VERY flammable and dangerous to use. If it's latex, try a latex paint STRIPPER. Paint it on, wait, scrape it off. Way easy. Or, for the no-chemical way, use a heat gun. The stripper works best, tho, and really is the safest way. Good luck.
2006-09-13 18:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by Backstage Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right! You can brush it on and let it set and then use a wide blade putty knife,etc. and scrape with the grain of the wood to remove the paint. Open a window or do it outside. Have fun!
2006-09-13 18:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them to a recycle center, call your city or town hall to find out more.
2016-03-27 00:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by Cynthia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local hardware store. I believe theirs actual paint stripper that might work better.
2006-09-13 18:21:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Magic Mojo. It is the only thing apart from me on earth that can use it...
2006-09-13 18:26:31 · answer #8 · answered by Luke Lombard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋