I am in the beginning stages of removing layers of paint from a bedroom set. The wood type is unknown. My dad bought the set when he first moved out of home some 40 years ago. He painted it black at the time, since then it has had many colors added on top.
I have successfully removed most of the paint from the bedside tables, I am just begining the sanding process.
My neighbor came over and suggested that I take the two big dressers to a sandblaster - and either sandblast it myself or have them sandblast it for me(this may be cheaper in the long run, b/c I have used two cans of remover on the two smallest pieces, I can only imagine how many cans it will take for the larger pieces!)
Has anyone had anything sandblasted b4? Would you recommend it? Is it safe for wood?
I will be staining the wood "almost black" once the layers of paint have been removed.
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If you have an antique dealers or furniture refinishers around, give them a call and see if they know about sand blasting. I've never heard of that before so have no idea but you can bet anyone who does a lot with older furniture will know the best, easiest way to get that paint off.
buy a heat gun, I know Can Tire has them, maybe as low as $25 if you wait for a sale. You just heat up the paint, and scrape.