We’re thinking of using Osmo door oil but would welcome advice on whether this will make the wood a lot darker? The liquid formula clings to surfaces which makes it great for vertical use. My question isn’t wood based I’m afraid. You can pick up a lead testing kit at your local decorating centre or DIY store. Hi, I have an old chest of drawers that has been painted with gloss paint. I hope that helps and if you have any further questions please do get back in touch. Would the product Peelaway#1 be my best bet for removing the paint? This is a gel that you can leave on for around 5 minutes and then scrap off. If the black is just on the surface of the wood a light sand with a 120 grit sandpaper may get rid of it, if not I would not like to suggest anything else with out seeing some pictures of the effected area. Hello Andrew, 11 Steps to Sand Stairs Treads, Stain or Paint: Complete Guide: 1. Feel free to email me at wood@finishes.direct for more advice. On the flat places I used a belt sander and it came off so easy. Can you recommend a product to do this? I am sorry I could not be of more help with your inquiry. This is a poultice that you can leave on for 24/48 hours and then PeelAway to remove the layers of paint. Would really appreciate you advice. The other option is the Peelaway Paint Remover, which is a poultice that you leave on for 24 to 48 hours and this then peels off the varnish. It is important to do a test area first. If the oil moves or soaks in then you have an oil or a wax on there, this will help to determine what product you will be able to use once clean. An alternative, or if you don’t have a pressure washer is to use a paint stripper like Barrettine Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover. I would strongly recommend a test area first, somewhere inconspicuous, to ensure that there is no adverse reaction or staining to the wood. We would love to see some photos of the before and after of your garage door if you have time to send us some!! As you have discovered it is difficult to remove and my best advice would be to scrub with cellulose thinner and then sand. They are usually very gentle on the wood and won’t damage it, which is why they’re used in the antique trade. I hope that you manage to complete your project and I’m sorry I can’t offer an easier solution – Sam. Thanks. Also I’m not sure what kind of oil is best to get it looking good again. However what is left has stained the flooring and some parts quite deep although the floor was varnished and finished professionally. ? What do you suggest to remove these please? Can you advise please. Is there anything I can do apart from applying dark stain ? Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover is one option, or you could consider the Peelaway Sample Pack. It is a very rough old beam so lots of paint in the cracks and I would be worried about using a scraper I think? Don’t paint it on like emulsion, dollop it on generously then work it into the surface. To see how it works, my main concern would be if it impacts on the finishing glaze that is actually on the sink also being lifted away. This product needs to soak into the certain amount and the paint will prevent this. You could have a look at the Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover to see if this will help. I don’t want to sand them as we like the look of them as they are. What Our Painted Staircase Really Looks Like – One Year Later! If you find any lead, the British Coatings Federation have produced a leaflet about how to deal with it, which you can read here: “Old Lead Painted Surfaces – A Guide on Repainting and Removal for DIY and Professional Painters and Decorators”. Knowing the right techniques as well as the right materials will help you get the job done. What would you suggest we use to strip the paint just in case gesso is present? On the downside, you tend to use more of it, so it can end up more expensive than a caustic stripper. I have almost finished it but have some places that are really stubborn. It is a paint and varnish stripper and could help with your project. We are looking for an alternative to sandblasting. To be perfectly honest I have no idea whether they have been painted or stained but would like to make the lighter. With a bit of practise and sharp scrapers, it comes off right back to the wood in a few passes. Sorry this is not something that we do our have much information on, its best to get in touch with the company who stripped the doors for you. It’s a remarkable product, highly effective and incredibly fast-acting, removing as many as six layers in just five minutes! This will probably be the easiest stripper for you to use but there is also the Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover, which works by applying it on to the painted area and within 5 – 10 mins the paint should start to bubble up so that you can scrap it off. I’m sorry that I can not give a solution that will not damage the floor, but I hope that it will be minimal – Sam, Hi I have an “apparently carved” wooden fireplace surround from c 1870 which has been heavily painted. The Peelaway 1 is more suited to old paints and varnishes and a test area will show if it will work on your floors and how long you need to leave it on for. I’m afraid if this doesn’t work there is no magic solution that will work without affecting the Varnish. Once you do manage to remove all the product then the Osmo Polyx Oil is ideal for you Oak door. I really enjoyed your article! The floors upstairs were carpeted and we decided to get the wood floors refinished. Many thanks. I don’t know what wood it is or how it’s finished it a light wood (I can send you a picture). Panther Paint and Varnish Remover is a great remover. Whatever you want to do, first you’ll need to get all of that rubbish off the surface to reveal the stunning wood beneath. My apologies for the delay in getting back to you but I needed to speak to our flooring expert for advice on your inquiry. Have a read up on the product that I have recommended and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. An alternative product that can be easier to use on areas that have intricate detail or if you have more time is the PeelAway 1 and 7 Sample Twin Pack. We have managed to get all the excess up. I don’t know whether to paint them all or to varnish them all. As it is a relatively modern house then it may be a paint or Varnish which can be removed with modern strippers. Here is what you can do. This is more common with dense woods such as mahogany and some types of Oak, especially old Oak. I want the new color to be dark blue but still be able to see the wood if that makes a bit of sense! This is a poultice that you leave on the area for 24 to 48 hours and then peel off, taking any paint and varnish with it. The painting has just been done this week. I have a deck that a friend of mine built for me about 3 years ago. Cheers. Hi I would like to remove the paint of my stair and rails to take them Back to wood what would be best to remove the paint thanks. It is free-from Methylene Chloride and NMP and comes with a money-back guarantee. Thank you for your inquiry, sometimes using wire wool with a paint stripper can cause the wood to turn black. I hate it and want to take it off. Do let me know how you get on or if you have any further questions. I recently had the inside of my house painted. Unfortunately I can’t give you the answer that you want. My goal is to stain it to match the rest of the original trim/doors in the house. PeelAway 7 works better on modern paints, dating from the late 1970’s onwards. Also someone said I should have put a shalac sealer on first, I’d appreciate any advice thanks. Hope this helps. Thank you for sharing such an useful information! See our full range of paint, varnish, wax, stain and polish removers to find the product for your interior, exterior restoration or renovation project. I have not had any feedback on use on Butler Sinks and so as always a test area is strongly recommended somewhere inconspicuous. My son painted wooden table in our backyard. paint, varnish, wax, stain and polish removers, contact our team of wood finishing experts, PeelAway 1: Revealing the Beauty of 90 Year Old Windows, Barrettine Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover, Ronseal 10 Year Weatherproof Wood Paint – Gloss, The Dining Table: The Family Centrepiece of Christmas, Eco-Friendly Nursery Paints: Made With Your Family and Planet in Mind, Exterior and interior doors and door frames. Will taking all the layers of paint off only to repainted it again make a visible difference? I would strongly recommend a small test area first in an inconspicuous area to ensure there is no adverse reaction. Thank you for your enquiry. Thank you! The final option is a stripper, such as PeelAway Paint Remover, but again, depending on what is on your frames currently, this could also strip that. Thank you for your enquiry, we have 2 products that you could try, the first is Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover, which makes paints and varnishes bubble up so that you can scrap them off with a Filler Knife. Any advice on suitable products. We have two removal products that you could use for taking off the paint but I wouldn’t like to say if they will have an effect on the markings underneath, only a test area will show this. Any recommendations to strip the gloss away to get the markings back? Removal of the paint will depend a little on the paint that you are using. Its quite a simple process as the paint is water based. Is dipping then varnishing an option? See how you get on with that and if you need any further advice I am here to help. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with. I want to remove the varnish and paint them white. Both are viable options for you it just depends on which method you prefer, its worth having a look at the products and seeing how they work and always do a test area. If I were to apply light coloured paint over dark varnish would this work or would the dark colour show through? It has lots of round spindles which I can sand. Douglas Evans. This is a bitumen like substance that was commonly used around edges of rooms and then the central area of the room would have rugs, during Victorian times. I've used the Citristrip, all… Article by Shellie Marshall. Nitromors? If it is not a viable option, you could also have a look at the Peelaway Sample Pack, which is a poultice that you can leave on for 24-48 hours and then peel off, removing the paint at the same time. Please let me know which stripper you used, the type of project you are working on and any further relevant information. A quick word about sandpaper and wire wool, both of which can cause damage to wood unless you take it easy… When you sand … Will I have to sand back to wood? I have just got a lovely piece of Chinese rosewood furniture it’s an ornate display unit but it’s been painted with a Matt antique grey paint and I’m wondering how to strip it back to the beautiful coloured wood that you can I side the cupboard! Not sure what kind of wood it is. I am mostly just waxing the visible boards with Briwax (it’s a small room which does not have heavy traffic). But think it was black before I did this. It is vital that a test area is carried first to ensure do adverse reaction with the wood occurs. He did not use painter’s tape.) It is worth having a look at the Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover. An electric hot air gun removes paint in no time but can scorch the wood if you’re not careful. If the staircase and balustrading are made of different types of wood and maybe have damaged areas that have been filled over the years, then painting is probably the best option. For a product to apply colour, that would depend on if you want an opaque or translucent finish. Thanks The best product for stripping old, damaged items like beams, Perfect for removing heavy paint build-ups, Best reserved for stripping pine doors that will be repainted or stained, Best suited for use on plaster, stone and metal (. And it comes in a number of sheen levels and is non yellowing. We have two very good strippers that you could have a look at and I would recommend test areas first with both or either products that you use. When you have done this feel free to email me for further advice at wood@finishes.direct, Hi Sam If this does not work then sanding back may be the best option. It has ,I think Douglas fir( hardwood) I bought paint remover from cloverdale paints it is called 1820, that did not work. It revived the grain in some of the wood but has turned the top of one leg dark brown before I stopped. Our expert has said that the only truly effective way to remove it is with some elbow grease and a scraper. It has been painted blue with sunflowers. Learn how to strip and sand your wood floors. Do let me know how you get on and if you have any more questions – Sam. Chalk paint, being water based will often come off with a good scrub with some soapy water, and perhaps some light sanding. I would like a matte or semi matte finish. I’m not sure how to sand it or even what to repaint it with. This Website is powered by Siteground and the Genesis Framework. These are quite deep grained oak which holds the old paint and no amount of Peelaway 7 or indeed another stripper will actually lift it out. I would recommend the use of a Medium Finishing Pad and some White Spirit to clean the surface. we have a 7year old oak front door which was treated with Cetol 20 and 30 (2 coat application) I now need to strip it as it has cracked in places and I want to apply an oil ‘feed’ by Osmo as I think long term this will hopefully be better and easier to maintain. The dried poultice is then removed with a spatula, pulling out the dissolved paint from deep detailing, nooks and crannies to restore the intricate detail and design of the original piece. We nearly always advise Peelaway Paint Remover for situations like this, usually Peelaway 1. Your email address will not be published. Hi I need to find the best way to strip my banister which has many layers of white gloss but I would like it to be a quick process which products would you recommend please . Apologies in the delay in getting back to you, I have asked our in house experts if the had any advise on this one. Check out the video series on Refinishing Wood Stairs. Thanks. Can you confirm which brand / type of paint stripper you used and also, if you used wire wool to remove the old finish please. Stripping curved surfaces such as stair spindles and hand rails is more challenging. What wood you are applying it too and how you are going to prepare the wood. Disappointed we can’t return to room immediately. A very small area to see how well the PeelAway 1 will work and to ensure there are no adverse reactions. To stain them- possibly Danish oil then upholster Any paint stripper is going to take it back past the paint, i would recommend a manual approach using a filler knife, paint scraper or scotch pad to gently remove the paint from the surface of the wood. The other alternative is the Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover which is a gel like substance that you can leave on for around 5 mins and you will then be able to scrap off the varnish. I don’t know if it’s been varnished or waxed previously – some parts have a shine to them. Secondly would I sand between undercoat and paint. I have a bedroom set my parents gave me, it is apporximately 70 years old. Bridgit Wallace. Use your paintbrush to apply a generous layer of stripper to the paint. Our subject piece: The key is to ensure that what you are stripping is solid wood, like this versatile five-drawer dresser. If you do find that you need to use a stripper then there are two options the first is the Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover. After putting on protective gloves and a face mask, fill a small bowl with the paint stripper, grab your brush, and begin applying stripper to the old paint. So test should be done with care. Apply the stripper in long, smooth strokes to ensure that it’s applied evenly across the wooden surface. The Peelaway 1 is the one that is likely to be your best option. It is likely that you will only need the Peelaway 7 and test areas will show how much and for how long you need to leave it on the area to be striped. I also have similar slightly darker blotches over some of the wood after stripping which i also need to remove before waxing. You can strip any kind of wood, even heavily-carved wood, as long as you use the right products and materials and follow the instructions meticulously, particularly if you want to strip something expensive, rare or precious. Hi I have bought a 60s cabinet by Younger which is teak veneer but I am not sure if it’s oiled or varnished. Antique chairs. Carlotta Morgan. There are three ways of removing paint from wood: sanding, using a hot air gun and chemical paint strippers. Good luck and I hope you are able to get the look you want, if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to let me know. This product is great for intricate areas the only warning will be that the Peelaway 1 is not suitable for use on some hardwoods such as Oak or Mahogany as it can burn the wood. So, after hours and hours of stripping and sanding (except for the first step), this is what the hallway and staircase look like. I recently chalk painted an antique sewing table. A little more messy but can be effective. If this or a number of others are not working for you then I am afraid the only solution would be sanding. This will help us to understand what may have happened. I hope that helps and please let me know if you have any further questions. Be careful not to scrub to much as the paint will start to stain the grain of the wood and make sanding a little harder. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! How upsetting, I feel for you as I know how important something like this can be. Let me know if you have any further questions. Different products work over different timescales. Scorching is less important, of course, when you’re planning to re-paint the wood. You could have a look at using the PeelAway Sample Pack. What are the chances of getting the door back to natural? If extensive sanding has not solved the problem I think you are unlikely to be able to get a more even finish. I have called in reinforcements of paint stripper, backed up by the coarsest sandpaper known to humanity and vigorous use of a wire brush. Its a great product for giving a matt coloured finish but in terms of protection is quite minimal. I foolishly painted a dressing table with Annie Sloan chalk paint and hate it. You’ve stripped it. Its a long and tedious process and you will begin to get a dip around the edge with all the sanding. I hope that helps and if you have any further question please do not hesitate to let me know. I am using a chemical wood stripper to remove paint off a presently painted wooden floor. PeelAway 1 is better suited to paints from the 1970’s and prior, the old-style metal and lead-based types. We do a sample pack which contains both PeelAway 1 and 7 Sample Twin Pack for you to try first to give you an idea of how effective it will be for your project. Ready to refinish those tired old stairs? Is your staircase looking dated? I think that peel away 1 is going to be my best bet for stripping, however; what would you suggest I utilize to preserve the wood. wood, masonry, metal, and marine surfaces. Step away! It is advisable to do a test area first as this will help you to determine firstly if this is the right product and also how long you need to leave it on for. Removing paint from wood can be easy once you know what you are doing. When all the wax is removed you can continue to scrub with water and a sponge and the paint will come away fairly easily. Thanks for your help. Feel free to email me at wood@finishes.direct, I have sanded a table right back to the wood. A test area will give an idea of which to use and how long you will need to use it for. I use Klean-Strip, a chemical cleaner. Thanks Emma. It should not be. Many people … Also if you get chance to send some photos of the sewing table, I would love to see, as a collector of a few vintage sewing machines, love to see what people do with the tables. The fumes are so over powering it’s been left in the garage. 2. I am sorry I can not be more specific with my advise but I am not aware of the Colron product or how it does or does not work. It has taken to the floor really badly and is very patchy and thick in some places. So to sum up, solvent strippers are: Caustic paint removers take off most finishes and are particularly good at getting rid of thick layers of paint and varnish. Hi KT, In summary, caustic removers are: What’s the best paint stripper for wood? I took the drawer and stripped this antique white stain off of it but now I have little white specks and divots in the grain of the wood that will not come off. Thankfully contemporary stripping products are relatively simple, effective and safe to use. I would recommend the Paint Panther Paint and Varnish Remover. This process may well start to remove the paint as well. I have wood between 1895 and 1929 that was painted over the stain or varnish. Dear Samantha, Both PeelAway products are available in a handy PeelAway 1 and 7 Sample Twin Pack, making it easier to test each product to find out which works best for your paint removal project. This would need a top coat product, such as Osmo Polyx Oil or Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish. Have a look at these products and if you have any other questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. This is a product that you apply and leave on for a 24 to 48 hour period. 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