How to Strip Paint from Woodwork

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Ron Tanner, from Houselove.org, shows you special, easy-to-follow techniques for stripping paint from woodwork and refinishing wood for the best look.

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@malintheshit 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for, 11 years later. Thank you for posting this. Going to remove many layers of paint from old molded hard wood pine doors.

@jmcvicker1073 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. My home was built in 1921 and has all the original woodwork & doors with multiple layers of paint. I'm happy you shared how to refinish after removing the paint. So many videos only show how to take the paint off with heat. Now I know how to refinish it. Thank you!

@barbaraetzel267 7 жыл бұрын

Love the hint about painting leftover paint. Saved me a lot of work!

@kekahardr 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make a very informative video, I have a lot of detailed molding I need to strip and now I see it can be done with the proper scraper.. Mahalo

@pattylechner1056 6 жыл бұрын

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@kdon9281 4 жыл бұрын

Just the help I was looking for! Great tip about painting over the small spots of paint left over in divots. This just saved me so much stress and time

@diannsapien3138 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ron and Jill. Great video and explanation. My husband and I are eager to put your advice to use! We have a nice heat gun but unfortunately don't have one of your heavy duty heating elements. We will remember less is more. Thankfully we will be working with mostly flat surfaces. Can't wait to get started! Thanks again!

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@Dani1165 14 жыл бұрын

great video and life-saving tip about the paint over small white spots. That was my roadblock, but now I know how to move forward without damaging the wood and having a white spot show up beneath the new varnish.

@nlauderdale 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. You answered so many questions.Nice job!

@cuntdork 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. This will make my job so much easier. I am working with wood trim that looks exactly the same as this in several rooms of my home, which was built in 1900.

@dichroichameleon 9 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I stumbled across your video! I actually have a big project working on that same type of bullseye moulding in an apartment.

@maximilianvila 11 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable, awesome video. I know woodworking and this is the best video on advancing your technique.

@gradychristiegoogleplus2432 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I have not tried to use an infrared heater before but after watching this I think I will have to get one. I also like the technique of painting over the crevices with dark paint. I have spent many hours trying to scrape paint out of these hard to reach areas.

@kerrygoldman3072 5 жыл бұрын

you are great! just the advice i needed and i love the humor in the end.

@temperhollow7716 5 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thanks so much for posting!

@1065Olivia 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just finished stripping layers of paint off our fireplace tile with Citrus Gel. Also love the tip on painting the white specks! I have 8 layers of paint on baseboards but working on staircase now. Still using my Citrus gel as there are thankfully only 2 layers on it.

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent -- thanks for the feedback!

@barstarks 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video I have the exact same door frame I'm in the process of removing. I using "Peel Away" but I love the tip of scraping the wood and using paint to blend with the stain. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

@davidfalchek3198 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ron. Good advice. I have very ornate poplar trim that hope to revive. It is already popped off the wall and I may use a combo of heat/stripper

@MysticalTimesBlogPodcast 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!...have just started to strip back the wood on my Edwardian house and was needing help on those small but stubborn bits of paint stuck in the crevices!

@ColdAsHe11 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron, what are you doing next weekend? Want to come over and help me out with a project? lol ... jk...great video. Going to tackle this over the fall/winter and your video has been very informative and helpful in the planning process! Cheers!

@1065Olivia Жыл бұрын

Here I am again watching your video. Now I use the cobra speed heater and just stripped one side of the oak bathroom door. A lot of work but well worth it. I needed a brush up on what the next step was after paint stripping.

@laurenfarquhar205 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is one of the most helpful tutorials I've seen! Do you have any other recommendations on where to find stripping/scraping tools?

@TheHeelerMama 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron! Great video! It's making our project easier. I have one question though. Can you use odorless mineral spirits instead of rubbing alcohol? Thanks!

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

Sure, any "spirit" will do Thanks for watching.

@bigbadsingledad 13 жыл бұрын

great vid i just finished taking at least 4 layers of paint off of kitchen cabinets in a house,gouged the crap out of them with a combination scraper i was using with a heat gun, after the easy stripper failed due to cold temps. doing it the hard way definitely makes u appreciate a well done vid,i will take your advice ,because i have another set to do tomorrow.won't i look like i know what i'm doing.lol! thanks

@Cardmaknfool63 11 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video!!! Thank you! I had just bought an old old chair that had been painted a couple of times. I am not sure what the last paint was. It is black and super thick and chipped. Almost seemed kind of like a tar base. Then orange under that then something else then finally WOOD! I started to sand,which would have been a horrible job and was going to just paint over all of the mess. But nope. This I will try this weekend ! Great idea thanks so very much!

@fernandamccormack 11 жыл бұрын

I've just started, it works fine. I really think this is the best way to do the job.

@pakshana 11 жыл бұрын

Well produced video instruction and very knowledgeable on old house.

@miawchu 11 жыл бұрын

hey Ron, thanks for this great video. I have 2 questions: first, the Infra red tool you used is attainable in hardware stores or is it custom made? I have an old house with 6 doors packed with layers of oil paint. I was going to use heat gun to remove then I realized the paint is probably lead & the heat will be toxic. how do you keep yourself safe when working in this magnitude?

@stephen-yk1qk 9 жыл бұрын

hi, where do i buy the heat stripping infra red heater ? or could you please tell me the model, thank you

@syrensays 12 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I didn't want to use paint thinner because of the smell, so after I saw your video I just took my hairdryer to some old paint as a test, and it worked amazingly! But I have an old house, where previous owners painted the wooden bannister with paint which most likely has lead. Would this be a safe way to remove such paint?

@tannertoys 14 жыл бұрын

Yes, it happens all the time. I place a thin sheet of plywood on the glass whenever I'm working that close to it.

@ShanonT12 12 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is great! Thank you for such an awesome video!

@orensish 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! gonna try this tomorrow

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lera!

@yvonnem381 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, do you use anything to protect the walls when you are stripping woodwork? We have plaster walls. I'm getting a Speedheater paint remover and was curious if it will damage the paint finish surrounding the trim. Thank you!

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

+Yvonne Martinez The heat gun will blister paint. I recommend using a 12 x 6" piece of 1/4" plywood -- covered with aluminum foil -- to deflect the heat when you're working along the wall. Heat will not damage the plaster.

@kurtmj76 14 жыл бұрын

@werkbook thanks for the note. Some of the windows in the upper story of our house (circa 1904) are painted over and I plan on using heat to get most of the paint up in areas that aren't near windows. I've bought chemicals for the areas close to the windows. I suppose an option would be to take the trim off but i'm afraid that i wouldn't be able to get it back on again.

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shannon!

@chrisundery5251 11 жыл бұрын

Great video but I have one question. Do you need any specific type of paint to 'hide' the paint you can't scrape off?

@tannertoys 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lauren: you can find good, cheap tools at thrift stores, like Goodwill. Also flea markets and garage sales offer the best deals. But try Craigs list too.Auctions sometimes have old tools. I prefer old, even antique, tools because they're well made. Cheap new tools won't last. good luck with your project!

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your project!

@samontgrey5846 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, thank you for your video, it was very helpful. I have a question, what kind of paint are you using to cover the little paint you couldn't get out? just regular or is it specifically wood paint, nobody at the store new what I was talking about.

@tannertoys 10 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's regular house paint. Try 100% latex acrylic.

@samontgrey5846 10 жыл бұрын

Ron Tanner Thank you so much for your response! you're awesome.

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Hi: the infrared heater is available online -- do an internet search and lots will come up. We wear a respirator (mask) when we use heat guns to remove lead paint. The toxic fumes dissipate quickly. Open the windows and turn on a fan. Good luck with your project!

@cracicotus 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Great session. May I ask what stain you use? We have identical colored trim and I just can’t get it to match! Minwax red mahonogy isn’t black enough. Waterlox mahogany is lovely but still not black enough. Thanks!

@tannertoys 4 жыл бұрын

We use Minwax Red Oak. If you don't mix it up and dip to the bottom where the stain congeals, it can get really dark. Good luck with your project!

@alexisbrito7811 10 жыл бұрын

Great video, we just bought a house with the same exact woodwork that you have, and are hoping to restore it. Some of our pieces are damaged though, do you happen to know of a place in MA that may have replacement pieces? (Previous owner drilled many holes into the wood)

@tannertoys 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alexis. Unless you have a lot of trim to replace, milling new ones will be expensive because the shop has to make a custom "knife" (router bit) to match the pattern of your trim. Call around to wood shops. There should be plenty of places that do this. That said, I should add that we repair our damaged trim with water-based wood putty, which can be carved before it hardens, then can be sanded easily. We paint these repairs with a "faux" woodgrain technique--a video we'll make eventually!

@l1zuka 12 жыл бұрын

@werkbook Thank you! That clarifies things quite nicely! :) Hm, should I leave her room alone for now to be on the safe side or would it be OK to do as well following your instructions above?

@Der8cho 4 жыл бұрын

Great info here! Thanks!

@patrook7673 6 жыл бұрын

Ron, did you use a latex paint to cover the stubborn paint spots? I'm currently stripping and staining my french doors. I'm having the same issue with stubborn paint in the joints.

@tannertoys 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, Pat, latex works fine. Good luck with your project!

@TChalla616 11 жыл бұрын

This is a great video!

@kimberleemajdoch3858 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, just wondering if the original varnish came off when you sanded or with the heat gun? I've been using a heat gun on mine but the varnish is still intact (but damaged from scraping).

@tannertoys 7 жыл бұрын

Heat should melt the varnish and make it gummy

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@merinospup Thanks -- and best of luck with your projects!

@thepaperstaggering 11 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm inspired!

@cawbrown 10 жыл бұрын

hey thanks for the video it work for me sort of most of the paint came off but I was left with a residue over the wood which almost looks like a sticky glue but is not sticking yet all I was wondering if you have a way to remove it thank you

@tannertoys 10 жыл бұрын

That film should come up if heated. Clarify: is it sticky? Does it scrape off?

@yvonnem381 7 жыл бұрын

Ron Tanner I know this is an old post, but I have the same issue. It looks like varnish or shellac. It is not sticky. Can I just sand once I get the paint off, or should I continue to use the heat gun to remove the varnish? Thank you!

@twbrkfd1733 3 жыл бұрын

Old video, but STILL helpful. Wow! Got to get one of those heaters to strip paint from my historic district house. What brand is it? Just bought a gal of MaxStrip, but now see I won't need it! Uhhhh.

@The3rdCoat 11 жыл бұрын

I'm just in the process of finishing my second consecutive interior repaint involving the removal of old dark stain and varnish from heritage woodwork, and painting them white hahh.

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@l1zuka The fumes dissipate fairly quickly. Shut and seal the child's room (rolled towel at bottom of the door). Strip while the child is out of the house for the day (2 days would be better). Use one fan to blow the fumes toward door/window & another to blow it outside. Use damp cloth to wipe floor/work area frequently. Get HEPA filter for vac. Do NOT sweep. Wet/damp wiping is OK.

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Saphire!

@padmagreyback7593 9 жыл бұрын

thanks needed the advice

@johnmclaughlin3181 4 жыл бұрын

thanks ron great tips, as im doing the same item thank you

@muddasirkarim4908 8 жыл бұрын

plz tell how to remove oil from ply wood

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

great!

@stephen-yk1qk 9 жыл бұрын

sorry forgot to ask also what the wottage, many thanks

@jmcvicker1073 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron just wanted to let you know I used your heat method on our bathroom door. It had at least 5 layers of paint ranging from two different green colors, pink, blue, almond and white. What is strange is that the door didn't appear to be stained on the side facing the bathroom. However, the side facing the hall only has one layer of paint and a beautiful stain underneath. The 5 layers I removed were very sticky. It almost seemed like it was glue.

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, all kinds of odd discoveries once you start removing paint. Good for you for pushing through all those goopy layers!

@Couchatlas 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, we just purchased a mountain home with knotty pine walls and ceilings. The previous owners had whitewashed every square inch and I hate that look. I want to restore to the wood which has poly on it. ANy suggestions? Many thx

@tannertoys 7 жыл бұрын

If the paint was applied over the varnish, then it should come up pretty easily with heat. If you're lucky, these people did not prime the wood before painting it. If you're really lucky, they used a cheap whitewash, like milk paint. I'd start by taking a heat gun to a section and seeing how it comes up. Good luck!

@hidhawkes 7 жыл бұрын

My house was built in 1898. I'm working on removing 5 or 6 layers of paint. Wish I saw your video first. I used paint stripper. Where can I find small tools to get the white paint from the grooves of the moulding? Thanks!

@tannertoys 7 жыл бұрын

Any hardware store will have paint scraping tools. Yoandy. u can use old dental tools. I like to find tools at flea markets and yard sales. An ice pick comes in handy. Good luck with your project!

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

i agree, the stripping chemicals are really time-consuming because of the wait time and clean-up. Try using a heat gun to see if the paint comes up more quickly. Be sure to wear a mask.You'll need to find some good scraping tools. The great thing about using heat is that its effects are immediatet.

@jlgoins64 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy that infrared heater at... I live in NC and I have looked everywhere....

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

Just Google "infrared paint remover" and you'll find lots of models

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@monnalitta 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you, guys! Ita look easy and fun!

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

This is probably happening because there is a primer under the paint. All paint will soften if heated. It won't necessarily puff up and peel off easily. That means you will have to do more scraping. The heat softens the paint to make it easier to get up. But sometimes, as in your case, unfortunately, it isn't easy. You might try the soy stripper (liquid) to see what happens. Good luck -- and let us know how it goes!

@Bre..... 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, I'm trying to strip the paint on my banister and I've tried this stripping gel that I was told to try and this is taking me forever... Can you help?

@ThePackman2323 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron what type of paint remover did you use?

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

+ThePackman2323 We don't use paint remover. We use heat.

@madatown 13 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! My biggest pet peeve is painted wood!!!!!!! My wife and I are in the process of buying a 4600 sq ft early 1900's Victorian with I'd say about 60% of the wood painted... I'm looking forward to the challenge though! Question: Would a 1500w halogen lamp work the same as the tool you're using? The halogen puts out a lot of heat.

@kurtmj76 14 жыл бұрын

Is there any risk to the heat gun or infrared heat getting too close to the window and cracking it?

@l1zuka 13 жыл бұрын

I would love to do this in our old house, but I'm worried about our little kid. Say I do use the mask, and infrared heat, and vacuum and ventilate as much as possible, is there anything else I need to do or can do to make sure my kid will be safe from the lead particles? And how much ventilation is enough to be on the safe side?

@rontanner6942 11 жыл бұрын

In some houses, this might make sense, Dave. But in an old house like this, you can't get any antique trim that would match. So we have to go through this work! Thanks.

@elkamarkus887 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have barn-wood that someone painted and I'd like to strip it doen to its original form - Would this technique work? Thanks

@tannertoys 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. Good luck with your project!

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@pj2724 just do a search for "silent paint remover" or "speedheater" and you'll find lots

@TonyWhats 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that heating tool you used on the molding? Not the gun, the one you fit over the molding...

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Watts Anthony, it's called "silent paint remover." It's a quartz heater. Just enter those words in a search engine and you'll see it.

@TonyWhats 8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Tanner thank you!

@Jesse-B 8 жыл бұрын

I have 5 rooms and a hall which are Baltic pine panelled to chest height, then a fairly intricate continuous ledge dividing it from the plastered upper section (drywall). The expression "multiple layers of paint" is not quite strong enough to describe their current state so I searched and found your video. Excellent tips and advice, I found an equipment hire place which hires out Speedheaters on a daily basis thanks to you giving me the heads-up on this incredible "environmentally friendly" (not to mention low mess) piece of equipment.

@Jesse-B 8 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah great tips too on the scraping, thanks Ron.

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jess. Good luck with your big project!

@Jesse-B 8 жыл бұрын

Ron Tanner They say every journey begins with a step, and I reckon I'll have taken quite a few by the end. One room at a time in between guitars, I'm overwhelmed the more I think about it. The heater will make it much easier.

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@bikemandan510 There's very little left -- just traces, not enough to do harm -- by the time I get to sanding

@pj2724 12 жыл бұрын

@werkbook where can the infrared heater be purchased?

@mvch93 12 жыл бұрын

I stripped it, but the paint was still there (that's old), but I got my knife and started shaving the wood and it's working! thanks for the tips ^^

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@syrensays I've never heard of a hair dryer being hot enough to remove paint! Keep in mind that a hair dryer isn't made for that kind of use -- it will overheat. Get yourself a heat gun. But remember that heat guns will burn the paint hot enough to release the lead toxins, so you should wear a good respirator. The fumes will dissipate fairly quickly. Best of luck with your project!

@c300g 13 жыл бұрын

@dirosaga I'm 15 and i restored a Victorian pine door alone. i had absolutely no help. i glass beaded the steel rim mount lock and refinished it in flat black. i stripped the paint off the porcelain handle and painted the iron shaft adapter black. for stripping the woodwork, i first removed the trim inserts. i then applied circa 1850 paint stripper with a brush to the door working in a small area. when i was finished with the stripper, i covered it in clear vapor barrier plastic.

@Curt_Randall 11 жыл бұрын

Different strokes. . . but I would like to be able to go back decades to visit my previous home's owners who painted all the woodwork and smack them silly!!! It takes many decades to grow a tree, and just minutes to cover its grain up with paint.

@derekhightower4938 9 жыл бұрын

I have a room that is completely wood paneled. The previous owner painted it grey. What would be the best way to remove the paint?

@tannertoys 9 жыл бұрын

Derek Hightower if the previous owner did not prime the wood, the paint should come up easily, no matter whether you use heat or a chemical. I'd do a test with a heat gun and see how it comes up.

@jaleesastengel1747 5 жыл бұрын

Can the same thing be done with kitchen cabinets?

@tannertoys 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@bj27filly 9 жыл бұрын

What happens if there is original shellac under paint. I have an arts and crafts home that has some painted woodwork but the stuff that isnt painted should be refinished too. A lot of the trim has alligator looking shellac ....of course due to age ...I know this is typical. Where do I start??

@tannertoys 9 жыл бұрын

If there's shellac under the paint, then the paint will come up more easily--it will not have penetrated deeply into the wood. That's a good thing. If there is only shellac on the wood, then you can take it off with heat too. It will get gummy and messy but you can get it up. After scraping it down with heat, use rubbing alcohol and coarse steel wool to get up the rest of the old shellac. If you want stronger help, you can use denatured alcohol but that stuff is toxic, so you'd have to wear gloves and a mask. Then sand the wood with fine paper (start with 120 grit). Good luck with your project!

@JamesLovesJesus2 11 жыл бұрын

It works pretty good on a single layer of thin paint, but what about multiple layers?

@tannertoys 13 жыл бұрын

You can pick up heat guns cheap at Goodwills and other places like that -- flea markets too. Heat guns put off some fumes you don't want to breathe but it's better than chemicals.

@johnc1280 2 жыл бұрын

I never saw such a device. To heat and soften the paint. They still make these?? I will get one wherever

@johnc1280 2 жыл бұрын

What is that called? I want to Google it to see if I can purchase it online or in store

@tannertoys 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, the infrared heater is the safest way to go.

@1forzak 12 жыл бұрын

Great video

@InsanityElise 8 жыл бұрын

where would I buy a infrared paint stripper?

@tannertoys 8 жыл бұрын

Just Google "infrared paint remover" and you'll find lots of models

@Eyecandy4u 13 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use a hair dryer instead of buying a heat gun? I need to strip paint off my dressing table and won't ever need to use a heat gun after the table is done.

@c300g 13 жыл бұрын

(cont.) after doing this in the same area 5 or 6 times, i got down to bare wood. i then sanded it with 150 grit sandpaper. a few weeks after i started the project, i found a black and decker heat gun from 1983 still in the original case unused for $3 at a garage sale. i carefully used it so that i would not burn the wood. right now, i need to strip all the trim. i am going to try using removall stripper because it involves no heavy scraping or sanding which will damage trim.

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@LindaReinhardt Lilda: a light dose of heat should take those off. If not, yes, scrape it. If you're talking about paint splatter on FINISHED wood, then I'd scrap it with a razor, then touch it up with stain and polyurethane. Good luck with your project! Ron

@tannertoys 12 жыл бұрын

@mrfixitno This is lead paint. It has been tested..