Previous owners painted around the fireplace but didn't seem to tape off the wood mantle and there is paint all around the edge of it. How can I remove it with damaging the beautiful stain on the mantle? Wasn't really noticeable until I repainted the fireplace with another color and now the white paint they used stands out and looks horrible. How can I accomplish this without damaging anything else?
2007-03-19 07:58:37 · 0 answers · asked by Koozie 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
When I moved into my house, I found paint on the wood floors after pulling up the carpeting. I was advised to used a product called MEK(Methyl Ethyl Ketone). You can buy it in a hardware store next to the paint thinner etc.... I applied it with a cotton ball and it worked! It removed the paint, but not the stain on the floors. (It is flammable so be very careful.)
2007-03-19 09:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by gerber baby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What I would have done was run a nice bead of caulk first and then paint and that is as long as it isn't a huge mess. You could use a product called oops or maybe try a paint deglosser (what I use) on a rag with a putty knife, rub gently not to mess up your finish on your mantle but I really don't think it will. Good luck Les the painter
2007-03-19 08:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paint has been on there for years and years?? My guess is if you can chip it off with your fingernail you might stand a chance, other than that what about just using steel wool carefully and if you have to restain the wood?
There is a product called oops. That is supposed to remove paint, but with it being so old, I don't know.
2007-03-19 08:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's an oil base stain then try "Paint and Brush Cleaner" first or, Mineral Spirits. Then go to soapy water.
2016-03-13 07:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint thinner, re-stain the wood.
2007-03-19 08:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋