How to Strip Wood
Move the wood to a well-ventilated area, if possible.. Put on a respirator mask, rubber gloves, and other safety gear.. Use a drop cloth and painter's tape to cover areas you won't treat.
Steps
Move the wood to a well-ventilated area, if possible.
Move the wood to a well-ventilated area, if possible.
Put on a respirator mask, rubber gloves, and other safety gear.
Put on a respirator mask, rubber gloves, and other safety gear.
Use a drop cloth and painter's tape to cover areas you won't treat.
Use a drop cloth and painter's tape to cover areas you won't treat.
Apply a thick coat of the chemical using a nylon brush.
Apply a thick coat of the chemical using a nylon brush.
Wait at least 10 minutes for the chemical to soak into the finish.
Wait at least 10 minutes for the chemical to soak into the finish.
Remove the finish using a plastic putty knife along the wood's grain.
Remove the finish using a plastic putty knife along the wood's grain.
Scrub with steel wool to treat recesses and other difficult spots.
Scrub with steel wool to treat recesses and other difficult spots.
Wash the wood with soap and water to remove any remaining product.
Wash the wood with soap and water to remove any remaining product.
Test the wood if you're unsure what kind of finish you have.
Test the wood if you're unsure what kind of finish you have.
Apply denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner to the wood.
Apply denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner to the wood.
Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the solvent to soak into the finish.
Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the solvent to soak into the finish.
Remove the solvent with a coarse cloth.
Remove the solvent with a coarse cloth.
Scrape with a plastic putty knife to remove any remaining finish.
Scrape with a plastic putty knife to remove any remaining finish.
Continue applying and wiping off the solvent to clear the wood.
Continue applying and wiping off the solvent to clear the wood.
the wood with soap and water and dry it.
the wood with soap and water and dry it.
Use an 80-grit sandpaper to remove paint.
Use an 80-grit sandpaper to remove paint.
Start with a 180-grit sandpaper if you're removing a clear finish.
Start with a 180-grit sandpaper if you're removing a clear finish.
Dust the sanding debris off with a dampened rag.
Dust the sanding debris off with a dampened rag.
Finish the wood with 220-grit sandpaper if needed.
Finish the wood with 220-grit sandpaper if needed.
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