Tips For Stripping Paint From Raised Panel Doors

Brush lightly to minimize scratches on the wood but firmly enough to mix the.

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. Stripping finishes can be tedious and time consuming particularly for intricate pieces and detail work. When it dries sand it then hang the door to paint the third. This way i could paint a door and leave it to dry while moving on to the next door.

You ll almost instantly see the paint start bubbling up. Repeat that step again but this time after scraping scrub it with your wire brush. Tape or remove the doorknob hardware and tape inside the hinge notches. Paint the first side of the door.

Paint a second coat. After a couple minutes begin scraping with your hefty purdy scraper to get the bulk of the paint off. Continued exposure to loud noises even if they don t seem loud at the time can damage your hearing. Use 120 grit sandpaper to gently sand the door for a smoother surface that will absorb primer or paint more easily.

Sand the first coat of paint or finish with 220 grit sandpaper after it dries which could take 8 hours or more. Always check your paint ahead of time for the presence of lead paint. Being patient and methodical pays off. I have always been impressed with houses that has well finished wood throughout.

Before painting clean the door with a degreasing cleaner. 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. A couple of years ago i bought a house.

Starting at the top working your way down by sections doing the details with a brush and the flat surfaces with a roller. Use a plastic putty knife for scraping away the stripper and paint or varnish. The house was almost 60 years old and had hardwood flooring. Lightly press this down all over the paint stripper trying to remove as much air as possible.

Spread stripper on the paint residue and work it out of corners and from along the edges of molding with a wire brush. If you have lead paint wear your respirator and do not sand the paint. Be generous and put a good thick layer onto your item. Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door.

One of the things i really wanted was lots of wood. Slather on some stripper with a cheapo chip brush. The longer you can let your doors lay flat the better the paint can dry which cuts down on drips. After sanding remove dust from the area before priming or painting.

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.