Comments on: Stripping Paint and Refinishing Woodwork http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/ Articles, reviews, tons of before & after photos, house restoration and interviews for the house obsessed. Get inspired! Thu, 10 May 2012 17:05:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Heather http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3215 Heather Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:41:44 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3215 Yes, after the wood has dried from the stripper at least 24 hrs. you can stain. We did not use a conditioner. I suggest staining a small section of the wood and letting it dry to see the results. If you are unhappy, try another section with conditioner first and then stain. Yes, after the wood has dried from the stripper at least 24 hrs. you can stain. We did not use a conditioner. I suggest staining a small section of the wood and letting it dry to see the results. If you are unhappy, try another section with conditioner first and then stain.

]]> By: Brian http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3214 Brian Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:48:36 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3214 My question is... after using a stripper, can I restain and is there any conditioner needed? My question is… after using a stripper, can I restain and is there any conditioner needed?

]]> By: Nancy http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3207 Nancy Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:18:15 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3207 Thank you! This is timeless information, as I see you did your project in 2004 and here it is 8 years later. I especially like the advice about painting over the tiny bits left behind when stripping the paint, and also recommended brands. I have a huge project ahead of me and the advice from all of you who have written here will make it manageable. Thank you! This is timeless information, as I see you did your project in 2004 and here it is 8 years later. I especially like the advice about painting over the tiny bits left behind when stripping the paint, and also recommended brands. I have a huge project ahead of me and the advice from all of you who have written here will make it manageable.

]]> By: Daniel http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3190 Daniel Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:35:00 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3190 What would you suggest for causing laser engraved text to stand out - something to rub over the letters to darken them, but that won't soak into the surrounding wood? Thanks! What would you suggest for causing laser engraved text to stand out – something to rub over the letters to darken them, but that won’t soak into the surrounding wood? Thanks!

]]> By: mike http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3165 mike Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:07:41 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3165 Guys that woodwork is amazing and I know it was a Labor of Love as any Historic Restoration is. I have used that same stripper before to remove old layers of caked on lead based paint and as someone who works for a Remodeling and Restoration company in the Charlotte NC area I have made money and lost money bidding on jobs like this. There have been times when the old paint bubbled up and simply wiped off then there were times it was grueling and we had to apply the paint stripper 6 times to reveal the wood underneath. I commend you for a job well done and may you enjoy this beautiful historic home for years to come Guys that woodwork is amazing and I know it was a Labor of Love as any Historic Restoration is. I have used that same stripper before to remove old layers of caked on lead based paint and as someone who works for a Remodeling and Restoration company in the Charlotte NC area I have made money and lost money bidding on jobs like this. There have been times when the old paint bubbled up and simply wiped off then there were times it was grueling and we had to apply the paint stripper 6 times to reveal the wood underneath. I commend you for a job well done and may you enjoy this beautiful historic home for years to come

]]> By: JBanker http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3029 JBanker Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:02:55 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3029 For anyone starting paint stripping. A safe water based paint remover you can use for interior jobs: READY STRIP(http://www.ibacktonature.com/Pages/readystrip-PD.html). You can buy it from Home Depot or Amazon. Works fine for our 3 or so layers of paint. It smells, but not too terribly and is not harmful both for you and environment. It takes a while to start working (best if left overnight) but we use it around small kids and animals with little ventilation. So give it a try. It's not too pricey. For anyone starting paint stripping. A safe water based paint remover you can use for interior jobs: READY STRIP(http://www.ibacktonature.com/Pages/readystrip-PD.html). You can buy it from Home Depot or Amazon. Works fine for our 3 or so layers of paint. It smells, but not too terribly and is not harmful both for you and environment. It takes a while to start working (best if left overnight) but we use it around small kids and animals with little ventilation. So give it a try. It’s not too pricey.

]]> By: Poli http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-3026 Poli Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:49:43 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-3026 http://www.oceanmanorhouse.com/?page=paintremover I made my own modifications and putting together a hands free stand. I will try to post some pics of the paint remover and my progress. http://www.oceanmanorhouse.com/?page=paintremover

I made my own modifications and putting together a hands free stand.

I will try to post some pics of the paint remover and my progress.

]]> By: Heather http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-2866 Heather Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:47:55 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-2866 That is a great question! At the minimum wait 1 day. We usually waited a 2-3 days before staining. My tip for stripping doors is to take them off their hinges and strip them outside! It is much nicer to keep all the mess outside your home. Remove the door hinges and soak them for a few days in TSP (trisodium phosphate) to remove the paint. Put the doors up on saw horses or even lie them flat on the driveway. They are much easier to strip when they are flat. After you get most of the paint stripped off you can sand the doors to remove the last little bit of paint. It goes much faster this way. I think you will be very happy with the results! That is a great question! At the minimum wait 1 day. We usually waited a 2-3 days before staining. My tip for stripping doors is to take them off their hinges and strip them outside! It is much nicer to keep all the mess outside your home. Remove the door hinges and soak them for a few days in TSP (trisodium phosphate) to remove the paint. Put the doors up on saw horses or even lie them flat on the driveway. They are much easier to strip when they are flat. After you get most of the paint stripped off you can sand the doors to remove the last little bit of paint. It goes much faster this way. I think you will be very happy with the results!

]]> By: Nicki http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-2865 Nicki Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:50:25 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-2865 I have been searching all over the internet to find out the best way to strip 2 old doors in my foursquare home that have been painted. The only question I have is how long do I need to wait to stain the wood after I strip off the old paint? I am usually very handy and remodeling savvy but, this is a project I have never attempted before. I love the details that you gave here! I was nervous about taking this project on because the doors are original to the house and I would feel horrible if I ruined them! Thank you so much!! I have been searching all over the internet to find out the best way to strip 2 old doors in my foursquare home that have been painted. The only question I have is how long do I need to wait to stain the wood after I strip off the old paint? I am usually very handy and remodeling savvy but, this is a project I have never attempted before. I love the details that you gave here! I was nervous about taking this project on because the doors are original to the house and I would feel horrible if I ruined them! Thank you so much!!

]]> By: Mark http://1912bungalow.com/2004/02/removing-paint-and-refinishing/comment-page-1/#comment-2559 Mark Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:59:24 +0000 http://1912bungalow.com/blog/2004/02/08/removing-paint-and-refinishing/#comment-2559 When using a stain conditioner, don't follow the directions on the can. Wait about a week for the conditioner to fully be absorbed and dry. Otherwise the stain can still go on blotchy with a softwood. Someone has a website describing this with photos, but the name escapes me. When using a stain conditioner, don’t follow the directions on the can. Wait about a week for the conditioner to fully be absorbed and dry. Otherwise the stain can still go on blotchy with a softwood. Someone has a website describing this with photos, but the name escapes me.

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