The Best Way to Strip Paint Off Wood
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A drop cloth protects against debris.silk background image by Liu xiang from Fotolia.com
Place a canvas drop cloth below the wooden surface you are working on to protect against debris. Avoid using newspaper, which is flammable. - 2). Clean the painted wooden surface with water and a cloth to remove dust and dirt.
- 3). Direct the heat gun to a small area of the painted wooden surface. Hold the heat gun 5 inches away from the painted wood and apply heat for two to three minutes or until the paint bubbles. Do not linger over a small area for too long; it can cause damage to the wood.
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A paint scraper or putty knife will remove old paint.scraper image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
Remove the paint that has bubbled on the wooden surface with the paint scraper. Scrape cautiously to avoid scratching the wood. - 5). Move the heat gun back and forth across the next small area of the painted wooden surface until the paint bubbles. Scrape away the paint.
- 6). Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until all of the paint has been stripped from the wood surface.
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A clean wooden surface.wood image by green308 from Fotolia.com
Collect the debris from the canvas drop cloth and dispose into the trash.
