Painter Essentials

Paint Stripper? Cany anyone recommend a home made version of paint stripper? I'm in the middle of a project and ran out of the stuff in the spray can. I thought before I go out and buy more, I would check with all of you.

Is it safe to use paint stripper on a child's little tikes slide to get rid of paint splashes? I bought my daughter a second hand slide yesterday but when I've washed it it's covered in paint flecks which won't come off with scubbing. I was wondering if paint stripper would be ok on the plastic?

What is the best paint stripper for alloy wheels? I need to strip 5 layers of paint off a set of alloy wheels. I dont want to use that aircraft stripper from autozone because i havent had much luck with it.. and it needs way too many coats to get a layer of paint off. I need some heavy duty paint stripper. Anyone have any reccomendations?

What is a good paint stripper for an old house? We own a painting buisness and need to strip some paint off on old house from the 1920s. What is the best brand of paint stripper, how do you use it, and if possible a website or store to buy it at. Thank you

How do I remove paint from solid oak finished baseboards besides the big mess of using paint stripper? The baseboards have been taken off the walls. The only reason I don't want to mess with paint stripper, is the former owners of the house also painted the door jambs and I don't want to have to replace those, or refinish them while they are still in place. The trim work has/had a nice coat of polyurethane on it, but stripper takes off the paint and poly. Any help or old wives tales will be accepted.

Can I use paint stripper on a laminate desk? I have a cheap laminate over particle board desk that my husband painted. The paint keeps chipping off all over! Can I use a paint stripper to remove the paint without ruining the laminate?

How do you use paint Stripper on a deck? I'm trying to strip the paint off the deck. I bought some stripper chemicals. The guy at Home Depot told my dad to use a roller to spread it over the wood, then scrape or power wash it off after 45 minutes. But the bottle says to apply the stripper, do not let it dry, and spray it was mist every few minutes to keep it wet, while removing the paint. It also says to re apply stripper if drying occurs. I'm using a wire brush to remove it, but it barely works either way. Which way is best?

How do I remove paint stripper from my furniture? It has left a gooey mess.? I had a table and 6 chaires that were stained and then covered with some sort of laquer. I wanted to pain them black, so I decided to use a paint stripper so I wouldn't have to spend so much time sanding. Plus, there are many little grooves that would be extremely difficult to sand. I used a paint remover called Bix. It's water based. Now I'm trying to scrape and sand it off and it's not working well. It took 15 minutes just to remove it from one seat in the chair, and it still didn't remove it all. It kind of left a big gooey mess. Is there anything I can use on the paint stripper that will remove it?

Does anyone know if there is something similar to paint stripper? to take paint off a car, that works faster than standard paint stripper and thats less gluggy?

Is it true that the caffeine is taken out of coffee using paint stripper? Or is it that they just use a chemical that is also used in paint stripper? Sounds odd, but we eat so many chemicals in processed foods that are also used in non-edible things.

Can you drink out of a glass, that has had paint stripper in it, after cleaning and sanitizing the glass? We used paint stripper on a set of hand blown glasses and now we are not sure whether we can use them.

Paint Stripper For Removing Washing Machine Enamel? I stored my washing machine in the garage for a few months and it must have got damp. The side panel has badly rusted. Is there a paint stripper available in the UK that will take the old paint off, so I can get back to bare metal and remove the rust before re-painting?

What Kind of Paint Stripper? Dr Death Snr. is planning to strip the paint from some panels on the outside of the house. The thing he's after is a sort of film/membrane with chemical stripper on it - you stick it on and leave it for a while, and when you peel it off the paint comes off with it. Can anyone tell me what the name of this is / what brands are available in the UK?

How much does renting a heat paint stripper cost? I want to strip my dresser of all it's paint. but i don't want to buy a heat stripper. or if you have a better way of doing it then tell me ^_^

what is a good heavy duty paint stripper for an oak door which has been painted black? Oak wood front door (exterior only) - trying to remove some kind of black paint or stain from front door but is not coming off well. we've tried stripper already a bunch of times, tried sanding the color out but sanding has started to remove decorative grooves in door and the door is only a few shades lighter. is there any known fast heavy duty paint stripper product out there that anyone knows of?

What is a really good paint remover/stripper? I want to redo the radiators in my apartment and repaint them but there's a couple of layers of paint (pretty sure acrylic). What is a good, but inexpensive paint remover or stripper? Anything Home Depot might sell for $20 or under? I looked on their website but couldn't find anything. Would Target sell any?

what paint stripper(s) have you used and did you like the results? going to remove paint from old wood baseboard and door with multiply layers of paint, want to go back to a more natural wood this house is near 100 yrs old and would like to keep the woodwork if possible... thx for the ideas!

Stripping Varnish, Paint stripper isnt working HELP? I am trying to restore an old gun stock made out of oak. I need to completely remove the varnish and re-stain the wood. I have tried several times to remove the thick coating of varnish with paint stripper but it wont take off the varnish, it just makes it tacky. Any one have suggestions for stripping thick coatings of varnish other than the run of the mill paint strippers. The stuff I got says its for varnish. I have a feeling that its going to be elbow grease and sand paper uhhhh.

what is the best paint stripper to use on old metal stair spindles with a LOT of paint on them? i have an old staircase where the metal spindles have been repainted many times. The paint is now very thick (gloss paint) and it is very awkward trying to strip them. (they have intricate patterns) any suggestions as to the best way to strip the paint will be very welcome. thanks in advance JIm

Can I use a paint stripper on any wall surface? I've got this handheld thing that looks like a hairdryer and blows out hot air to help strip paint. Can I use it on (for example) chipboard, concrete, plaster etc?

what is the best paint stripper out there? I want to strip some paint from my woodedn trim, but I want to know the best product or method for doing so.

How do you neutralize methylene chloride paint stripper? I have already stripped some trim and this is the "slop" that remains after the paint is off of the wood.

i have sprayed my bathroom suite a different colour but it is peeling off what paint stripper will not damage? what paint stripper wont damage the enamel underneath

Can anyone recommend a good paint stripper that works well on wood? I need to remove about 30-40 years of paint. The last coat was about 10 years ago. I know not to use stripper AND a heat gun. I am a scientist, after all.

Will Paint Stripper mess up my head and tail lights? I am painting my car soon and I was wondering if I can just apply the paint stripper without masking the head and tail lights, can i do this?

Where to find paint stripper gel? So I help an uncle with real estate and refurnishing houses and selling houses,.... recently I heard about this unique "paint stripper" that is in gel form and sticks to the wall,.. it is called GBN and I don't know where to find it (it's also used to clean chrome wheels) I live in the east bay area California, if you know where I could find it (store/online/Home Depot) please let me know

Does paint stripper also work on the bondo or will my truck still require sanding? I'm trying to avoid the mess that sanding causes to my garage.

Husband used a paint stripper on a concrete floor, to remove laminate tile glue...? what can I use to remove to stripper?? how can I get the floor to where I can put different peel and stick tile on it and make sure it will stick?? He put the stripper on and removed the glue and paint, I need to know what to use to get the stripper off, the bottle doesnt say

Can you use paint stripper on drywall? I need to remove one coat of Kilz 2 latex primer so I can get the wallpaper glue off better so I can start over. What's the best way to do this? Will it damage the drywall?

Will paint stripper harm ceramic tiles or grout? I just had my bathroom completely redone and would like to remove the several layers of old lumpy paint on the door frame and repaint it so it looks nicer. I realize I should have probably removed it before or as the work was going on, but did not think to do that at the time. If I use a paint stripper on the door frame do you think I am taking a chance is ruining the wall tiles or grout if the stripper ended up on some of the tiles? Is there a way to protect the tiles while I strip the paint? From what I can see the door frame is actually a metal frame. I would rather not use a heat gun and take a chance of melting the tiles off the walls.

Why do you spread paint stripper in one way? This is when you are trying to strip some paint off of a metal substance

Where can I find a heavy duty paint stripper for brick (please see details)? I need a commercial grade stripper to strip paint off brick walls in the shop. The guys painted the walls with oil based paint, and the brick is not breathing, which, I guess, causes mold. If anyone has any good brand to recommend, especially if you've used it and had good results, please let me know. Links are always helpful. I have to show this to my boss and he'll make the decision. Thank you *crickets*

Is it safe to use paint stripper when trying to conceive? My husband and I are stripping our kitchen cabinets and then painting them. After starting the project, we started to wonder if it would be an issue trying to conceive this month. I am in the beginning of my cycle and am probably ovulating sometime in the next week. Would it be safe to try to conceive having been exposed to it? The bottle says it contains N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.

Can paint stripper damage wood if it is left on to long? It says on the container that it should be left on for two hours but what would happen if I left it on over night?

What brand of paint stripper would you recommend for a very old bed side table with a drawer? (or rather? that is what it looks like). What does the temperature need to be while doing this?

How harmful is paint stripper, 10 points? Is it coercive, flammable or irritable to the skin? Is it toxic? Any other dangers? Please help, 10 points What about drinking it?

How to I ungel a can of Nitromors paint and varnish stripper? I just opened a can of Nitromors paint and varnish stripper only to find that it's become a thick gel since I last used it! Any ideas how I can safely get it back to being a liquid?

How do I remove pitted lacquer from antique brass pieces.Paint stripper does not work nor does acetone.?

I applied water-based paint stripper on my wood stair rails, now the paint is half chipped half gluey, how can how can i remove the messy glue like paint!?? the varnish on the rails is easy to remove since its like a chipped surface but the white paint on the bars is very hard to remove and worst of all is gluey (sticky) how can i remover it? i used a gel water based stripper, is it ok if i apply a thinner or turpentine to help me remove it better? or at least make it less sticky and gluey? thanks

I would like to strip and re-paint a bookshelf. What paint stripper should I use? I have an old shelf that is painted white and has a VERY shiny finish (varnish or lacquer - I'm not too sure what it is called). Is it possible to strip this high-shine bookshelf? What kind of chemical should I use on this to get to the wood? I've never done anything like this before and would like advice before starting this project. Thanks!

I use it use a paint stripper that drys , then just brushed off and put in the trash. Can you tell me what it? I'm thinking peel and strip but not sure. I got it in a auto paint shop? I asked years later and they didn't know what i was talking about.

What's the proper way to dispose of paint stripper? the container is about halfway full but i don't want to keep it in the house. the directions say to let it evaporate outside but is it safe in 80+ degrees since it is combustible? thanks

Whats the best paint stripper for metal? im gonna strip the paint off my bmx bike,first theres a factory coat,then spray paint primer,then spray paint,then spary clear coat.wats a good paint stripper that will remove all these down to the bare metal?the bike is all chromo

If I get a job as a paint stripper will I have to take my clothes off? I want the unvarnished truth.

if somebody has thrown paint stripper onto a windscreen? and the wipers have spread it over the windscreen what is the best remedy for getting it off.

What's the difference in Paint Thinner and Paint Stripper? I'm letting my painting project soak in Thinner b/c I messed up on it---after painstakingly hand-sanding and priming my car's door handles, I did my first coat and then went back outside only to find that my door handle got blown over and stuck to the newspaper beneath.....so I tried spraying a second coat to fix this blemish thinking that it was dry enough. RESULT: I caused that smooth surface to become wrinkled and very tacky feeling. Now I'm back to square one and trying to remove the two layers of mess. :(

will a paint stripper meant for use on metal, damage wood? i know its pretty powerful stuff so im wondering if it will damage a wooden coffee table i am stripping right now to stain and re finish eventually. thanx. and party on!

Safe Paint Stripper for Indoor Use? Does anyone know of a safe paint stripper that can be used indoors? I have a counter top that had been painted and I want to strip it but obviously I can't carry it outside. I need to be able to buy this product locally at a store such as lowe, home depot, etc...

Will muriatic acid paint stripper do any damage to sewage pipes or sceptic tanks? I know it is wrong to tip these things down the drain but it was an accident.

The best Paint Stripper Hi, I am wanting to know what the best paint stripper is for taking paint off a horse float? A horse float ( is a trailer for horses). We just want to know the eastist way to remove paint? and what products to use?

what is a good brand of paint stripper? we are going to strip our deck, it has red paint on it, we want it to be natrual wood. we want to be able to buy it at home depot or lowes, what is a good brand and about how much will it be to strip the deck?

HELP! I left a paint brush in the sink with a paint stripper on it and it started to eat away at the sink? I am not sure if its ceramic or porcleon. How can I repair it?

Woodwork - Paint Stripper Question? I have a 60+-year-old kids size wooden sailboat my grandfather made and it's been handed down. The paint work is all cracked and looking its age. I bought some paint stripper today but never used it before - ANY HINTS? I want to strip it back and maybe varnish it with wood stain or something. Would that be ok in the water? Also the sail needs replacing - what type of material would be best?

What is the best and easiest paint stripper for wood?