I have this old, dark varnish on my cabinets, along with grease and other stuff. I want to get it down to bare wood, what can I use to do that. I heard that you can mix witch hazel and rubbing alcohol together, but I don't know how much to use of each.
2007-04-02 03:07:54 · 4 answers · asked by Katie A 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Acetone or Paint remover should work. Mixtures can be dangerous.
I have removed paint with acetone. Wet old towel rags with the one you choose and wipe them down.
Sanding first (if they are solid wood) would probably be a good Idea. Use sanding blocks to break through the old varnish. Good Luck.
2007-04-02 03:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formby's Varnish remover is great -- go to Lowe's or Home Depot, even Walmart. There's an entire section of these products.
2007-04-02 10:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by pfl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sand, use a fine texture. A bit of elbow grease and you're good to go.
2007-04-02 11:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sanding is the best way.
2007-04-02 10:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by ike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋