I have an old dresser that has been passed from friend to friend for the last thirty years or so. There are *several* (probably 10+) coats of paint on it, and instead of adding a couple more, I would like to strip it down to the wood and see what's there. What would be the best way to do this?
Thanks,
Lalchee
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Hi,
I've refinished quite a few wood pieces and the product I find that works the best is Fielding Paint and Finish Remover. It can be purchased at Days Paint and Wallpaper in Edmonton.
It's more like a gell than a liquid so it stays in place better. Just make sure you wear gloves and do it in a well ventilated area. Use a putty knife to scrape it off once it has sat for a few minutes, you can also use a plastic brush to get into the cracks. Then clean the piece with Methyl Hydrate and fine steel wool. That will make it ready for stain or primer. And avoid sanding the wood. Good luck, the end product will be worth it.
I have used "Circa 1816" or some such date. It worked well for 5 coats of paint. It took awhile and many coats but came out great.
Hi, look into a product called "Ready-Strip". I saw what looked like a great product on one of the shopping channels once. I'm not 100% sure it was Ready-Strip but that sounds familiar. I havn't used it but it may be worth checking into it.