Best way to strip a door

iv-tecman · 15 May 2008 at 19:31

The problem with blowlamps is that no matter how hard you try, you end up scorching the wood..

Even burning if not careful, only takes a lapse in concentration.. Nitromors is the way, but don't do it inside, its a bit potent..

~>Dg<~ · 15 May 2008 at 19:43

yes you will raise the grain with water but on old items the 10 laters of paint will be in these grains ,trust me i used to do it on very special antiques and never one turn out bad doing it this way.

stukacat · 15 May 2008 at 20:06

i would have though the antiques you have stripped would have been hardwood not softwood as a lot of doors are but you are right water is ok .its just i have found white spirit does a better job.another option is a hot air gun. its like a super hot hair dryer.it has the bennefits of a blowlamp but does not scorch the wood.any tool hire shop will have these.

Begbie · 15 May 2008 at 20:27

Nitromors + one spray can with flammable liquid + lighter =win

Sonea Fifer · 15 May 2008 at 21:20

coolpunkskater said:
Has no one ever heard off GOOGLE !

Oh yes I've heard of it alright - we couldn't afford a new kitchen in our first flat so we decided to strip all the cupboard doors and re varnish / new handles etc etc.

Unfortunatley I leaned the cupboard door up against the fridge freezer as I was applying the nitromors :eek:

Thank god for Tippex

OSB · 15 May 2008 at 21:44

~>Dg<~ said:
when you feel something burning make sure you wash it straight away

Fight club style :eek:

Roberta · 15 May 2008 at 21:51

If it's an old door with years of paint be careful with the heat guns in case some of the paint is lead based. Not a good thing!

I've removed paint off items (bannisters, furniture, skirting and doors) with all the methods mentioned. I like the heat gun best because I find it really therapeutic peeling up great big squashy wodges of paint. Laaavely! I have 4 doors to renovate and no time though now so they're all off to be dipped!

Gackt · 15 May 2008 at 21:56

Play with it's knob.

stukacat · 15 May 2008 at 22:41

Roberta that is a very important point.old paint gives of all sorts when heated.i kick my self for not pointing that out...

ElectroBlaster · 15 May 2008 at 23:33

Gackt said:
Play with it's knob.

LMAO

Megahurtz400 · 15 May 2008 at 23:35

Bill101 said:
Look in yellow pages to find a local place that strips them in a caustic bath. It saves sooooo much effort and mess. All you have to do is re hang them and wash the door with white vinegar to neutralise and excess caustic

Do this, they come out nice.

jaydee · 15 May 2008 at 23:35

Napalm.

Biohazard · 15 May 2008 at 23:37

jaydee said:
Napalm.

really?

do you think that would be enough?

Megahurtz400 · 15 May 2008 at 23:40

Biohazard said:
really?

do you think that would be enough?

I woudl nuke it from orbit after just to make sure.

Note to self: Step away from the keyboard when tired, too much spam!

WillyNelson · 16 May 2008 at 09:49

Roberta said:
If it's an old door with years of paint be careful with the heat guns in case some of the paint is lead based. Not a good thing!

I've removed paint off items (bannisters, furniture, skirting and doors) with all the methods mentioned. I like the heat gun best because I find it really therapeutic peeling up great big squashy wodges of paint. Laaavely! I have 4 doors to renovate and no time though now so they're all off to be dipped!

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll make sure I wear a mask/glasses.

Thanks for all the advice. I probably don't have to do it until next week. Will let you all know how I get on.