Hi Wendi, And a great big thank you for reposting Part 2 of “how to strip paint off cupboards and furniture.” You answered a few questions I had. It’s easy to be on the outside looking in. Smiles! Posted by 1 year ago. Aug 16, 2019 - If you're thinking of stripping the paint from cabinets that will be stained or repainted, check out this how-to on cabinet stripping. Meanwhile, draw a sketch of your kitchen and number all the doors and drawer fronts in it. You mentioned you found some imperfections that kept you from being able to stain.. was this due to the state of the cabinet or the stripper? That’s so cool you like my paper plate trick, its lots less messy! Stripping Multiple Layers of Paint from Kitchen Cabinets? This post is about stripping the cabinets and taking paint off. The damage that could be left behind can be irreversible and then you will be left with materials that can no longer be used. Apr 18, 2020 - If you're thinking of stripping the paint from cabinets that will be stained or repainted, check out this how-to on cabinet stripping. Wash down all surfaces with a solution of 1/2-cup trisodium phosphate per gallon of water. The last step when stripping paint off furniture or kitchen cabinets is to You’ll notice I’m using a metal scraper on this furniture project. 4. That isn’t wood under the paint in this picture. My husband and I stripped our kitchen cabinets and I second the Formby's stripper...great stuff. Clearly I need to find the old pictures! This worked really well (as long as the scraping tool was clean) it required very little effort! Thanks so much for your visit & sharing your story! Great post Wendi, full of great tips! Work from the top down. I’m sure I’ll look back and think it wasn’t so bad, or I’ll remember how crazy I was to start the project! When you restore your cabinets to their original metal finish, they can look magnificent in your kitchen and revitalize your look. Use a chip brush and generously cover the surface you want to strip. I think that’s my biggest concern right now. I am fully, sometimes painfully aware of my ADHD tendencies  With so much good DIY happening all around all the time, it’s hard to stay focused on sharing something I’d worked on a few weeks ago when I have so much new stuff to share. I definitely want to be sure not to ruin the wood with anything that will keep me from staining. Lightly press this down all over the paint stripper, trying to … Painters tape – to protect areas around cabinets and walls if you are working on something installed like a door frame or Wish the cabinets/trim/doors were going to be that easy. I figured I'd pass on the info on how to do it, in case you want to reface your own kitchen cabinets. How can I quickly strip multiple layers of paint from cabinets? Love to hear your thoughts! Unfortunately I wrote a check so they had my address and phone number and the yard sale lady called telling me that she had been crying ever since I left with her table. Odor free paint thinner works and is economical. Yes, it take longer, but the way I work….messy and not much for gearing-up…the stuff was the only product I could stand. Hi Marie and thank you! Wendi that was a lot of work but well worth it. Will be following your directions for stripping the paint off cabinets! I was too timid to say, “no”. I didn’t. I’m still kind of shaking my head and thinking “what have I got myself into?”. I’m considering trying to strip paint off of some cabinets, but I’m not going to be painting the ceiling (or so I hope) and the cabinet colour is quite dark compared to the white ceiling. I am in the process of stripping my kitchen cupboards in our 104 year old farmhouse and just scraped off layer 2 of stripper last night. It’s one of those projects that I know I’ll be thrilled with in the end! This time things were a little different. I recently learned how to use paint stripper to remove paint off my kitchen cabs. I’m still kind of cringing knowing what I got myself into on the cabinet project. I applied a thicker coat of the paint stripper with a cheap paint brush and let it sit for 30 minutes. This PDF is absolutely FREE to my newsletter subscribers. Be generous and put a good thick layer onto your item. that´s a great makeover They actually take a beating. I was probably too lazy to run to the store . Very helpful post, Wendi. Once all the paint is off and the wood is clean you’ll be able to do any repairs needed. I’ve looked everywhere for Citristrip and can’t get it here in Canada, which is a bummer because it seems to be the Go To paint stripper for DIYers in the US. 1. Feb 2, 2016 - Last week when I was lining the kitchen cabinets, we decided it was time to give our kitchen cabinets a makeover. masuzi May 4, 2018. If the paint scrapes away it’s ready. Then paint with a product Beyond paint. Preparing kitchen cabinets for painting is a project in and of itself. Hugs from Håkan in Sweden, Thank you! That’s awful, after all your work and the $$ spent on stripping solution. Hi Leslie! If the cabinets are coated in dirt or oily residue, the paint stripper won't penetrate the latex paint as effectively. Good l uck with your adventures in Dallas, and I can’t wait to see the end result. Honestly my own preference when I took down window and door casings in my kitchen as well as the double-hung antique windows to strip off 100 year old multi layers of paint/sand/stain/varnish was the orange stuff you despise. 2. I refinished it for my son this summer. on Oct 20, 2019. Be sure to read and follow the directions of the stripper product you use. Thanks so much for your visit and have a fabulous week! You want the stripping gel to remain wet looking. I’m almost done with it. Another excellent tip I’ve learned from this series. After a little research, I decided to try a different approach. Thoughts?! It covers the supply list and how to prepare your work area and included lots of good info like how to lay dropcloths to save time and mess, especially if this is an indoor project! I do hope you will share this at Making Broken Beautiful this week! I’m using this dresser project to show how to strip paint off furniture part of this post. SATURDAY SHOW OFF ~ BlogParty I know I wont be able to get all the paint off and will probably end up painting it, but it is an exciting project. Even the most careful painter gets accidental paint on kitchen cupboards. Home Decor. But could I find an easier way to remove the paint. This post is about how to strip paint off furniture and kitchen cabinets. Stripping Multiple Layers of Paint from Kitchen Cabinets? 1 marked as helpful. Copyright © 2021 TwoFeetFirst, LLC | Captivating Theme by Restored 316, SEE THE 3 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE STARTING A PROJECT. It had great lines and an awful, thick, brush stroke showing, uneven paint job on the base. I’m looking for the continued version of your cabinet project. You have a good point, don’t pay with checks at garage sales. Lesson learned: never pay with a check at a yard sale! If that’s not an option, use warm water and dish soap liquid solution with a kitchen sponge to scrub the outer surfaces, rinse them clean and let them dry completely. I will be working on a child’s table and chairs set, again, tomorrow. So glad I could share info that is helpful to someone else:). I told her that I had already stripped it and she said that she should give me an extra $20 to cover my time and work. 1. You remember how awful the vintage kitchen cabinets  that I’ve been working on looked like, right? One wire brush should be fine if your project is a single piece of furniture with just a layer or two of paint. The other day our kitchen looked like this and I was covered in sawdust… Just sanding the frame of the base cabinets. But since there is only one of me… I appreciate you putting up with the sometimes scattered thoughts/projects of a DIY junkie;). For the next attempt, I did the same approach as last time with the plastic but instead of scrapping off the second coat of paint with my puddy knife I tried a paint scraping tool. oh my! The colors were great but the finish on the cabinets… Call me a wimp… I can’t handle the heat:). Thank you! It looks reddish, which makes me think maybe it’s oak? Use a fine steel wool or scrubbing pad soaked in the solution and wipe with the grain of the wood. There was no way a little sanding was going to make this surface ready for a new coat of paint! Plus the wood filler was not stainable that was used before. You’ll enjoy knowing you’ve restored everything. As soon as I got home, I manhandled the thing in the backyard and quickly stripped it. I’ll bet you guys thought I forgot about sharing my part 2 of how to strip paint off furniture and kitchen cabinets! Scraping and sanding can be a somewhat difficult to do if you need to get to the hinges and handles as well. Lighting Above Kitchen Sink Inspiration ». Be on the lookout later this week on my Instagram and Facebook feeds for the updates as I finish this behemoth job. You’ll see me sharing pictures from more than one project. Hi Leiha What an awesome project! After letting it sit for 45 minutes to an hour, I started to strip the paint from the wood. Is there a link you could share? The contact detail associated with Stripping Paint From Kitchen Cabinets is also mentioned to make it easy for a user to contact the furniture seller. It will go on like a thick coating of pancake batter or gloppy icing. I can think of a zillion reasons why I would have put it of, and a few things I would have done different. You also have to keep in mind that those methods can also leave behind scrapes and scratches on the original metal which will ruin the look of your cabinets. © Wendi Wachtel and H2OBungalow, 2015. Stripping can be crazy hard at times. Close. The dreser was a fun project and the kitchen cabinets, well, let’s say they are almost done! 4. I’d go very slowly at the ceiling and if you need to do a little sanding then do that after the majority of the paint is off. It’s not worth trying to clean them when they get gunked up. So thank YOU! Archived. I LOVE old buildings, they usually come with lots of extra work. When her hubby came to pick it up their newly stripped and sanded table, he handed me an envelope and said that his wife threw in some $ to cover my hardship. I’ve learned it’s best to work in sections. I know your cabinets will look great when you’re done. Everything is painted over! So we will be painting all the cabinets and for the base cabinet we are looking at grey, any color suggestions would be wonderful! Wear the heavy duty gloves and absolutely follow my tips in the first post for prepping your area. 3. Use a plastic paint scraper to gently scrape off the paint in long strokes starting at one end and working your way to the other. We crockpot our paint encrusted hardware (5 insane layers of thick paint) for a few hours on low and the paint just peels off! The new paint job on the body of the dresser is flawless. Several years ago I bought a table in huge need of refinishing at a garage sale. 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