How to remove the paint from table

How to Remove Old Paint from a Table

Are you planning to restore an antique table or refresh a tired looking table top? One of the biggest challenges in furniture renovation is removing old, sticky paint. Whether the paint is peeling off or remains stubbornly bonded to the surface, we’re here to guide you through the process of successfully removing it.

Safety Precautions

Before starting, always remember to work in a well-ventilated area, wearing gloves and goggles to protect yourself from splatters and inhalation of harmful particles.

Choose the Right Remover

For old, cured paint, you’ll likely need to use a liquid solvent, such as paint remover or turpentine, mixed with mineral spirits or naptha. Never use solvents with porous woods or finishes, as they may damage the wood fibers. For paint adhesive bonding old paint to varnished surfaces, we recommend a product like "Zinsser Zinn-A-Rated Wood Prep." This stripper comes in two forms: sprayable liquid or liquid adhesive applied to the painted area using a cloth or roller brush.

Remove Peelaway Layers

When attempting to remove old paint from table top, the main obstacles will be loose flakiness, and deeply stuck adhesive residue. Address loose peeling by chipping and scraping away detached fragments, starting at an end with a paint remover-safe utility knife, brush or file. You’ll reduce your risk of removing essential material by scraping down strokes to follow wood grains naturally. Work over and repeatedly soften any resistant stuck area. Continue in gentle saw-tooth-like progress (away from painted top; with gentle motion – your back; upstroke as always), which results better chances in success over strong.

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