How To Strip Paint | 4Homes

Date Published:: 24/10/2008

Contributed By

George Clarke
Property & Design Expert

To get the best results when painting woodwork, you need to have stripped the old paintwork off first. But how to do it? George Clarke tells us how…

Time required:
Allow at least three hours for a panelled door

Cost:
A heat gun costs from £10; paint stripper costs from £6 per litre

Skill level:
No experience needed

You'll need:
Heat gun; chemical stripper; old paintbrush; flexible metal scraper; spokeshave; nylon scourer; steel wool; rubber gloves; goggles

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Have any of you had any experience with these new infrared heating tools for paint removal. I'm curious if they take longer to heat the paint than traditional heat guns. I've also heard mixed reviews about the use of chemical strippers, I thought they were exceedingly bad for your health. Any advice on this front? I'm a little bit overly cautious when it comes to fumes as my wife's asthma can be set off by the slightest thing, and she'll be home while I'm re-doing my downstairs window frames. Thanks!

Posted by Steve -The Tapestry House on 29/10/2009 05:01:45

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I have bought an old house and have stone steps going upstairs. I would like them carpetting but they are worn. A builder has suggested levelling with wood, but is there anything else I could do (myself?) such as concrete/cement/filler type of stuff? Thanks

Posted by Andrea on 24/09/2009 23:26:47

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Hi, Could anyone advice on insulating ceramic paint? I am planning on painting the house (interior) and read about saving energy with insulating paints. Tried to do my research but still am unsure if it would be worth to invest on this. If so, do you know any reliable brands? Thanks :)

Posted by Patricia on 21/11/2008 16:41:18

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