How to remove paint from wood
If you want to restore an old piece of wooden furniture and update it, give it a personal touch or simply change its original color, you will probably first have to remove the old layers of paint so that the finish is as expected. Also, by removing these layers, the new paint will adhere better to the surface of the furniture and will have a more beautiful appearance. Pay attention to the methods that we show you in this Jaafar Shop article to be able to remove paint from wood.
Removing paint with a hot air gun
Use a hot air gun and try to remove paint stains from the wood with it, the first thing you should do is place a piece of cloth on the floor directly under the work area to prevent staining. In addition, it is important to protect your face with a mask, in order to avoid inhaling gases or paint dust spread in the air. If you're going to do this indoors, use a fan to blow fresh air into the space.
Then, plug the heat gun into an outlet and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation. Keep the tip of the gun the recommended distance from the surface of the painted wood to help the heat eventually soften the old layers of paint.
Finally, scrape the paint from the wooden surface with the help of a spatula. It is important for your safety to keep a fire extinguisher close by when working with a heat gun.
Removing paint with chemicals
First, prepare the work area by laying a drop cloth on the floor and plugging in a fan if working indoors. In addition, you should wear a mask and goggles for your safety.
Choose a paint remover or chemical to be able to remove the paint from the wood. Once you have the indicated product, apply the paint remover with a brush - the paint remover should be gel or liquid - and let it settle and penetrate the paint as specified by the manufacturer. You will see that the paint will start bubbling from the surface and you will have to remove it from the wood with the help of a spoon. Then apply another layer of paint remover if necessary and scrape again.
When finished, remove the chemical from the wood surface using mineral spirits and fine steel wool. It is important that you avoid breathing potentially dangerous fumes if you choose this method for removing paint from wood. If after that the space has a paint smell that you do not like, you can apply the advice that we give you in the article How to remove the smell of paint from a room.
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