We are in the process of stripping layers of old paint off our wood window frames. We started off with a spray and now I see that it wasn't such a good idea and isn't heavy duty enough. So I actually have a few questions. Should I go with a gel stripper? Or something else? (We tried a heat gun some time ago, and while it worked, it was time consuming). And how easily should the paint come off if the stripper is working? The stuff we applied is requiring a lot of muscle to remove and we had hoped going the chemical route was going to make getting it off much easier. Any help is much appreciated!
2006-12-30 08:07:45 · 7 answers · asked by Lunasea 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Zip Strip will work. The gel is fine. Put it on and let it sit. Do not try to take it off too early or you'll end up doing more work than needed. There are also some environmental ones that work well but I don't remember the names. Check with the hardware store. Hope that helps.
2006-12-30 08:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by capnemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several different ways to remove paint. So many different strippers on the market today. The best I have found
(I own a painting Business) is from Sherwin Williams and is called Super Strip. It comes in quart, gallon and pails (5 gal). They are quite costly $21.00 gal. but are well worth the money. This product will save you time and muscle. It removes paint, varnish, polyurethane, and marine finish. It does the work for you in about a half hour or so.
Peel away is also a great remover. It removes several layers at once also. It runs about $24.00 a gal. Any Paint store will have these or similar high grade removers. Wal-mart and general purpose stores will not. Please read labels before application due to extreme skin and lung irritations. Hope I have helped.
2006-12-30 08:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by todd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat gun was probably your best bet. However you can use any stripper which contains methylene chloride and that will definitely work. Be careful, this stuff is very powerful and you should use rubber gloves. Also if you go the stripper route, don't rush it... Let it do the work for you. A brass bristle brush will come in handy as well. It will get in the groves and not tear up your wood.
2006-12-30 08:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by Nishi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zip Strip is the best product. Although generic gel products will work, its best to stick with the name brand. Make sure to wear rubber gloves and have adequate ventilation, otherwise it's pretty easy to use. Also, put newspaper on the floor and protect the wall as well because this will ruin any finish it comes in contact with.
Follow directions and make sure you do not remove too soon, you will only use more product. Good luck.
2006-12-30 08:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer USE SANDPAPER on cedar!!! a skinny layer of paint as you descibe is terrific faraway from cedar with a warmth gun and a sharp scraper.. Sand paper wil take off extra beneficial than in basic terms paint and harm the wood. a easy sanding in very final detailing is okay yet do no longer assume to do away with all of it that way. additionally finding on the backside of the paint you additionally can test with a pair categories of chemical strippers.
2016-12-15 11:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by moncalieri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a small butane torch but be very very careful. And wear a good mask so as not to breath the fumes
2006-12-31 13:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by kolorz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER use any kind of metal bristle brush it WILL mark up wood.
2006-12-31 13:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by MoJo51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋