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Anonizen
Citizen
Username: Anonizen
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 5:52 pm: |     |
I have two sets of wooden pillars, molding and trim in our living and dining rooms that have been painted a glossy white by the previous owners. I would like to get the paint stripped and refinish these in their original chestnut glory.
I need:
1) Names and references of people that may do this
2) If it is a DIY project - some advice on time, materials etc.
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Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 207
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 8:00 pm: | |
Are you sure they're chestnut?
There are a number of products out that can make the job less painstaking.
If you've got the time knock yourself out.
Good luck
Michael K. Mc Kell
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themp
Citizen
Username: Themp
Post Number: 617
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 - 10:49 pm: | |
You've got wood furniture, you've got wood floors - leave em painted.
Or, be very careful of lead poisoning if you have children. |
bobk
Citizen
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4855
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 5:18 am: | |
Chestnut is a very grainy wood and it is very difficult to get all the paint out of the nooks and crannies (sp?). Be prepared to spend a lot of time on the project, or pay for the time.
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Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 182
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 8:20 am: | |
If, (and its a big one) the chestnut was well sealed before it was painted (from years of being displayed not painted wood) then you shouldn't have too many issues with paint down in the grain.
Most of the good strippers out there will work well for you, but I'll add that its a very long arduous smelly task and if you're not ready to live with the smell in your home for MONTHS then undertaking a stripping job like this may not be for you.
Do you have somewhere else in your home a place where you could 'do a test' to see what the wood under the paint looks like? It might be worthwhile to spend a day stripping something small and potentially hidden since if you discover that you can't get the chestnut clean, you'll need to repaint.
I don't think (you'll take the obvious precautions and you're not planning on sanding much) that the lead is much of an issue. The stripper is going to soften the paint and it will come of in gooey bits ... not really able to be inhaled ... but then again, you're going to need a respirator to keep the fumes out of your lungs anyway. Obviously, if you have to sand you're going to let loose much lead into the air and you need to make sure everyone is wearing respiration if they are around ... and you have to clean clean clean to get the dust off everything.
This is a very 'time or money' project ... not very expensive to do yourself .. but will take loads of time ... or faster but you'll pay much for it ...
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
Anonizen
Citizen
Username: Anonizen
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 11:57 am: | |
Thanks all...After reading your posts I am thinking that I may need to get someone to do this for me. No children so not worried about lead at this time.
Do carpenters do this kind of work or is it a more specialized skill?
All references to craftsmen will be appreciated
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greenetree
Citizen
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 2048
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 1:28 pm: | |
We did lots of our own stripping with Peel-away & found it quite easy & not so smelly.
Although, we have chestnut doors that we like the "distressed" look on, so we hand sanded with fine steel wool & let them be. Don't know how hard it would have been to get every bit of paint out. |
Nohero
Citizen
Username: Nohero
Post Number: 2977
Registered: 10-1999
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 4:17 pm: | |
A number of people in town (including us) have used these folks:
Carriage House Refinishing
24 Franklin Pl, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908) 277-3815
They are excellent at removing paint and restoring the natural look of chestnut or other woods. |
newtoallthis
Citizen
Username: Newtoallthis
Post Number: 96
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 7:48 pm: | |
We are currently stripping paint off of what we think is chestnut trim. Estimates from painters were verrry high (World of Colors will do it), so we are giving it a shot. Recommend Peel Away (make sure u use No. 6 and the Peel Away paper over it). Find it at Home Depot. It's messy and takes time, but it works. And it's not as toxic as most strippers. |
Brett
Citizen
Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 798
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 7:51 pm: | |
I know a few strippers, they're VERY toxic. |
themp
Citizen
Username: Themp
Post Number: 630
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 8:40 pm: | |
Some places will dip the stuff for you - shutters are often done this way. obviously, you have to remove the pieces from the wall first. |
greenetree
Citizen
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 2049
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 8:49 am: | |
Word of warning re: removing things! We took down our palladiun doors to dip the hinges & it was a huge mistake. Anything original to an 80+ y/o house has settled. Several hundred dollars later, the doors were professionally rehung. |
Anonizen
Citizen
Username: Anonizen
Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 11:12 am: | |
Could someone please post the phone number for World of Color? I tried googling them and found nothing. |
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