Tips For Stripping Paint From Raised Panel Doors

This way i could paint a door and leave it to dry while moving on to the next door.

Tips for stripping paint from raised panel doors.

Drips are caused by gravity working on wet paint so you can imagine that if you put a bunch of paint on a flat surface then stand it up vertically the wet. Use 120 grit sandpaper to gently sand the door for a smoother surface that will absorb primer or paint more easily. Lightly press this down all over the paint stripper trying to remove as much air as possible. After sanding remove dust from the area before priming or painting.

Repeat that step again but this time after scraping scrub it with your wire brush. You ll almost instantly see the paint start bubbling up. Use a plastic putty knife for scraping away the stripper and paint or varnish. Continued exposure to loud noises even if they don t seem loud at the time can damage your hearing.

The house was almost 60 years old and had hardwood flooring. How to strip paint from an old door. Slather on some stripper with a cheapo chip brush. After a couple minutes begin scraping with your hefty purdy scraper to get the bulk of the paint off.

Paint the first side of the door. Try to select one that won t mar the surface of wood and use caution as you scrape. Clean the door with basic household cleaner. Always check your paint ahead of time for the presence of lead paint.

Get your good old plastic wrap yes lunch wrap glad wrap or the equivalent and lay this down over the stripper extending a small way past the ends of the piece. One of the things i really wanted was lots of wood. Sand the first coat of paint or finish with 220 grit sandpaper after it dries which could take 8 hours or more. Strip it off and clean up all the paint chips and debris.

Stripping finishes can be tedious and time consuming particularly for intricate pieces and detail work. Being patient and methodical pays off. Paint a second coat. The longer you can let your doors lay flat the better the paint can dry which cuts down on drips.

Fill holes and repair imperfections with sandable filler or spackle. Be generous and put a good thick layer onto your item. Brush lightly to minimize scratches on the wood but firmly enough to mix the. Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door.

Before painting clean the door with a degreasing cleaner. I have always been impressed with houses that has well finished wood throughout. When it dries sand it then hang the door to paint the third. Starting at the top working your way down by sections doing the details with a brush and the flat surfaces with a roller.

If you have lead paint wear your respirator and do not sand the paint.