Dr Who? Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 I was just wondering if anyone had removed paint from wooden doors? The house we moved into a year ago has lovely wooden doors that have been painted over. Has anyone got any tips for the best way. I know there are some pretty stong chemicals on the market, but I have kids and pets, so unless the weather is good enough to get into the garden then it is going to have to be an indoor job!
Special K Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 Take them off and take to them away to get them dipped. But if you do this, you must treat them with respect afterwards as the wood will have lost its natural oils and the dip will dry them out further. So get some nice wax and treat the wood to a bit of TLC. should come up a treat. Yell.com will have firms local to you.
eurosaint Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 Take them off and take to them away to get them dipped. But if you do this, you must treat them with respect afterwards as the wood will have lost its natural oils and the dip will dry them out further. So get some nice wax and treat the wood to a bit of TLC. should come up a treat. Yell.com will have firms local to you. I did this with some of mine and it worked out perfectly, it cost about 15 quid per door and afterwards I scraped and sanded them down ! The final outcome is great and I have no regrets !
ecuk268 Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 Take them off and take to them away to get them dipped. But if you do this, you must treat them with respect afterwards as the wood will have lost its natural oils and the dip will dry them out further. So get some nice wax and treat the wood to a bit of TLC. should come up a treat. Yell.com will have firms local to you. Agreed. Our house being nearly 100 years old, the doors were original but with with many coats of paint. Sent them off and they came back stripped to the wood and in surprisingly good condition.
dune Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 I stripped an antique pine chest of drawers in the garden. It took f/cking ages. I'd never attempt it again. Get them dipped.
dune Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 Nitromors is pretty effective ime That's the stuff I used. Wilkinsons sell it.
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 You need to be really careful if there is any chance of lead paint. Most paints before the 70s contained high levels of Lead which is seriously toxic. If you DIY do some specific guidance on how to safely remove.
tttdcs Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 If you get them stripped, drill/make a few "markers" into the head to locate correct door to original lining/room location.
dune Posted 2 December, 2011 Posted 2 December, 2011 While we're on the subject A is for Acid is on ITV 3 now. Good film.
Trader Posted 3 December, 2011 Posted 3 December, 2011 Set fire to them. Of course, this will also remove the door.
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