If you were in Canada I’d tell you to use Circa 1850. That stuff is amazing. I don’t like Citrus stripper because it changes the colour of the wood. It would be nice too if people sprayed/painted a coat or two of shellac on a wood piece before painting it that way the paint wouldn’t sink into all the cracks, crevices and pores and one wouldn’t have to spend hours with a pick trying to get it all out. However that rarely occurs to people when they are set on getting a job done.
ZINSSER Strip Fast Power Stripper Removes 5 layers in one step Semi-Paste is what I use, it works on all surfaces. This is the strongest stuff I have found, whare thick gloves. It may have taken you a bit longer but you're table came out great. You could also try heavy abrasive pads instead of wire brushes, better for the wood surface.
Prep takes the longest and the hardest part of doing a restoration. Personally I think a lighter stain would have been better because you lose the detail of the carving with a dark stain. I had to enlarge the picture in order to see the detail and the detail is what made the piece so unique. I appreciate the hard work and your passion for redoing it for your mother.👍
I've been watching others refinish and they gob the stripper on. They also use mineral spirits with steel wool and that seems to work well to get in the cracks plus pick like you did. Awesome job! Hard slow work so enjoyable to do something nice for someone. Thank you for sharing.
Hello from Greece. it would be much better , for you , to use 15 minutes Quick Spripper. You have to apply a thick coat of it and lett it work for about 15-20 min. Then with a flexy putty knife you can remove all the paint or old finish. For better results you can use a plastic wrap and cover it as it works. My best wishes for health and great , upcoming , projects.
Good stripper to use will be kwik strip and citri strip. Trick is you have to lay it on thick and do not let it dry before the stripper works. On warm days people will put saran wrap on to keep it from drying to fast. One thing i would have done different with this piece is use a warm pecan color stain with black wax over the details. This way the detail would pop through contrast. You can do it still with a white wax to make the detail pop more. Also keep in mind people do not like to use polyurethane on their furniture as it has the tendency to cause yellowing. Polycriylic does not do this because it is a water base. Some will then use dixie bells mamas butter over the poly for even more protection. Some will use Odies oil as their finish. Its pricey but goes a long way and gives a nice smooth strong finish. Awesome job on the little table. Like the gold tones under the bright light. Make sure it is where it gets lots of light to bring them out.
Klean Strip usually does a great job with paint. I also think you could use more at time with your regular stripper. I love this video. Very relaxing. I love that you show the entire process even if its time lapsed. Thank you.
Jasco used to make good strippers. I have not done any of this for awhile but I used to use Strypeeze for paint. You really gob the stuff on. The key is to not rush it. Unfortunately, with paint, it may take more than one stripping. Wait until it bubbles, then gently use a scraper to get the loose stuff off. Then re coat again. You do not want to force paint into the wood grain. Sometimes on carving, I use a fine steel brush. My first preference is for a water wash remover. When the stripper is ready to come off, use some THP or detergent and steel wool and scrub it. You have to be careful but this works. Again, with paint or shellac, it may take more than one stripping. The big thing is not to rush the remover.
Just an obsevation for future projects. Other people always scrape mainly in the direction of the grain. Not crossways. Maybe a risk of leaving marks? I'm no expert though and the end result is great.
I looked around online a little, and it seems that Kwik Strip and Citristrip are two top paint strippers that people often use. Kwik Strip removes varnish the best, but it has a strong smell. Citristrip tends to have a more pleasant citrus smell. In both cases, however, you need to apply a thick coat of stripper to get the best results. That's especially true of Citristrip. But protective gear and good ventilation is still a good idea in either case. But the fumes from Citristrip aren't going to be as bad as other strippers. And from what others are saying, your technique of wrapping the wood in plastic and letting the stripper soak into it is a really good idea. It definitely helps the stripper do it's work. You see the paint come off almost immediately with Kwik Strip. You will need to give it some time with Citristrip. But both will do a good job of removing paint. At least according to people online reviewing the products. I'm seeing Citristrip available on Amazon. So, it must be a pretty common product that's readily available.
You need to use more paint stripper. Put on a thick coat. Painting on a little bit will just dry before it has time to loosen/activate the paint. I've used the orange stripper and that has worked for me.
I would have used a heat gun first to strip most of the surface paint and then used the liquid stripper for the inlay pieces. You have a lot of patience. Great restoration.
You did what you have to do - white paint is the absolute worst! I don’t think any commercially available stripper would have gotten it all in one pass (though there are better products). Always expect a lot of work with white paint and spindles..😂. Great work and results though! Patience!!! I bought a set of dental tools on Amazon about a year ago that are amazing for picking paint… keep it up.
I don't know how long you allowed the stripper to sit after applying it, but whichever stripper you use you will get better results if you cover the application with plastic wrap instead of waxed paper, I believe; especially if it's sealed. Lovely job, and so much work!
When I used to refinish items, I always used Strip-Eze. It's thick and stays in place. I'm not sure if you can still get it because with everything else, if something works, it's taken off the market. But that was the stuff that I was taught to use when I worked in an antique store. I also used an awl to get into the cracks. Your problem here appears to be a couple of things. First, your stripper is too thin. Next, you didn't leave it on long enough. Next, your pick wasn't pointy or thin enough. When sanding, Always go With the grain, not against it. Steel wool is healthier on wood than sandpaper. I've always used Watco Danish oil finish instead of spray lacquer or poly. However, your piece did turn out nice.
Circa 1887 paint stripper is what ive always used and that stuff is absolutely metal! Like let it sit long enough and it might eat through japaning, plus if push comes to shove and then fist fight over several uses of stripper you could invest in a soda blaster, just be careful with certain woods and blasting media.
Beautiful, but so much work. You might want to invest in a soda blaster, it would be so much easier, and not that expensive. I got mine at Harbor Freight for about 20 bucks. It is like a sandblaster but not so powerful.
First, apply stripper liberally, wrap with plastic, and let it sit for a half hour before scraping. Wiping down the surfaces with mineral spirits and 0000 steel wool would have been much more effective in removing stripper and paint remnants than a wire brush. I would have put the table together before staining and varnishing. When staining, apply the stain and wipe down with a soft cloth, not a paper towel. You should also lightly sand the surfaces with 0000 steel wool between coats of varnish and wipe with a tack cloth to remove the dust. Finally, I would have waxed the table with something like Howard’s Feed and Wax for a really nice satiny finish.
I prefer Kleen Strip 2 minute paint remover, or their product called Super Strip, but always wear gloves as the super strip will burn you if ot comes in contact with skin.
Regarding the stripper, it just looked like you didn’t use enough or maybe it’s because it wasn’t a gel stripper. Most restorers I watch use copious amounts and leave it sit for a while.
I understand that you need to gob on the stripper; it seemed as if you were putting it on as if it were paint/stain. I also understand that a dental kit has pics that are great to get into little areas.
Beautiful restoration. One question: On a piece that old, should the paint be tested for lead content? I do not restore furniture, but enjoy watching videos of those who do, and I’ve often seen older pieces being tested for lead paint. Again, you did a beautiful job on this piece.
Did you wait any length of time for the stripper to work before scraping it? The top was so tedious to clean! Got to be a better product for stripping.
I waited the 15min as the directions stated. There is a consensus that the paint stripper I used is junk and a lot of good suggestions for better products.
It may just be me....but, did you put enough stripper on? It may very well be the brand you used. Regardless, it came out great. The detail on that table is gorgeous.
Definitely did not put enough on. That’s the main suggestion/advice that every one is giving. Next time I have to remove paint I will put a lot thicker of a layer on. And thank you!!
Why did you use waxed paper? Plastic wrap is much better, it stays closed because it clings to itself and provides an air proof covering, waxed paper does not.
I'm afraid you lost me when you stained it. That natural oak looked so wonderful after all your hard work cleaning it up! Also, did that oil-based polyurethane finish HAVE to be sprayed on? Terrible waste of product, and I winced on behalf of your poor grass and your wastewater system....
I definitely understand not liking the stain, it’s not for everyone. Your right spraying a finish can wast more product but it gives you a better end result. But I don’t understand the issue with my grass. Is it because it’s brown?
Kleen strip or citrus strip in copious amounts and wrap in plastic wrap. Mineral spirits works well for clean up
Thank you!!
These are the ones!
I've also heard a heat gun depending in paint type?
If you were in Canada I’d tell you to use Circa 1850. That stuff is amazing. I don’t like Citrus stripper because it changes the colour of the wood. It would be nice too if people sprayed/painted a coat or two of shellac on a wood piece before painting it that way the paint wouldn’t sink into all the cracks, crevices and pores and one wouldn’t have to spend hours with a pick trying to get it all out. However that rarely occurs to people when they are set on getting a job done.
ZINSSER Strip Fast Power Stripper Removes 5 layers in one step Semi-Paste is what I use, it works on all surfaces. This is the strongest stuff I have found, whare thick gloves. It may have taken you a bit longer but you're table came out great. You could also try heavy abrasive pads instead of wire brushes, better for the wood surface.
I will give it a try, thank you for the advice.
Prep takes the longest and the hardest part of doing a restoration. Personally I think a lighter stain would have been better because you lose the detail of the carving with a dark stain. I had to enlarge the picture in order to see the detail and the detail is what made the piece so unique. I appreciate the hard work and your passion for redoing it for your mother.👍
I've been watching others refinish and they gob the stripper on. They also use mineral spirits with steel wool and that seems to work well to get in the cracks plus pick like you did. Awesome job! Hard slow work so enjoyable to do something nice for someone. Thank you for sharing.
As a mom I'd be very pleased with that refinish. 🙂. Job well done!
Love the dark stain. Beautiful little table... can see it in the family for years.
Your Mom owes you big time😉
Turned out beautifully ❤
I love the details on tbe top at the start
Orange citrus stripper is wonderful. Have used it for over twenty furniture projects.
Excellent work friend, have a nice day !!!. Brian UK . 😃😃😃👍👍👍.
Thank you!!
Hello from Greece. it would be much better , for you , to use 15 minutes Quick Spripper. You have to apply a thick coat of it and lett it work for about 15-20 min. Then with a flexy putty knife you can remove all the paint or old finish. For better results you can use a plastic wrap and cover it as it works. My best wishes for health and great , upcoming , projects.
Good stripper to use will be kwik strip and citri strip. Trick is you have to lay it on thick and do not let it dry before the stripper works. On warm days people will put saran wrap on to keep it from drying to fast.
One thing i would have done different with this piece is use a warm pecan color stain with black wax over the details. This way the detail would pop through contrast. You can do it still with a white wax to make the detail pop more. Also keep in mind people do not like to use polyurethane on their furniture as it has the tendency to cause yellowing. Polycriylic does not do this because it is a water base. Some will then use dixie bells mamas butter over the poly for even more protection. Some will use Odies oil as their finish. Its pricey but goes a long way and gives a nice smooth strong finish. Awesome job on the little table. Like the gold tones under the bright light. Make sure it is where it gets lots of light to bring them out.
Great
Great job on stained & looks awsm congrats Mom must be happy.
Thank you!! And I really appreciate the advice
Klean Strip usually does a great job with paint. I also think you could use more at time with your regular stripper. I love this video. Very relaxing. I love that you show the entire process even if its time lapsed. Thank you.
I find that a great gun works great for stripping paint. I stripped 80 years worth of paint off of an old two story house with a heat gun.
Its absolutely beautiful.
Jasco used to make good strippers. I have not done any of this for awhile but I used to use Strypeeze for paint. You really gob the stuff on. The key is to not rush it. Unfortunately, with paint, it may take more than one stripping. Wait until it bubbles, then gently use a scraper to get the loose stuff off. Then re coat again. You do not want to force paint into the wood grain. Sometimes on carving, I use a fine steel brush. My first preference is for a water wash remover. When the stripper is ready to come off, use some THP or detergent and steel wool and scrub it. You have to be careful but this works. Again, with paint or shellac, it may take more than one stripping. The big thing is not to rush the remover.
Great job 😊
OMG, you are a patient man. I would have given up long ago and painted.
That is an amazing result. The paint seemed to hide alot of the carved detail, but the stain really looks beautiful.
Stunning
I’d have gone crazy trying to get all that paint off. Good job!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
I just finished watching the latest video by Flipping Drawers. He absolutely gobs the stripper on. You have incredible patience! The piece looks good.
Thank you!!
Just an obsevation for future projects. Other people always scrape mainly in the direction of the grain. Not crossways. Maybe a risk of leaving marks? I'm no expert though and the end result is great.
Beautiful! I think you did a fantastic restoration.
Thank you!!
I looked around online a little, and it seems that Kwik Strip and Citristrip are two top paint strippers that people often use. Kwik Strip removes varnish the best, but it has a strong smell. Citristrip tends to have a more pleasant citrus smell. In both cases, however, you need to apply a thick coat of stripper to get the best results. That's especially true of Citristrip. But protective gear and good ventilation is still a good idea in either case. But the fumes from Citristrip aren't going to be as bad as other strippers. And from what others are saying, your technique of wrapping the wood in plastic and letting the stripper soak into it is a really good idea. It definitely helps the stripper do it's work. You see the paint come off almost immediately with Kwik Strip. You will need to give it some time with Citristrip. But both will do a good job of removing paint. At least according to people online reviewing the products. I'm seeing Citristrip available on Amazon. So, it must be a pretty common product that's readily available.
What a beautiful piece, the time you took to clean it was worth it.
Thank you!!
Beautiful
Nice job! Looks great.
Thank you!!
Turned out great. I had a similar experience picking out white paint from a turned cedar pedestal, one, tiny, piece, at, a, time!.
Super job. Have subscribed.
Thank you!!
Use more of whatever you are using for sure!!
You need to use more paint stripper. Put on a thick coat. Painting on a little bit will just dry before it has time to loosen/activate the paint. I've used the orange stripper and that has worked for me.
I would have thought dipping with such details and it would be glorious in ivory with gold distressing. But lovely still.
Gel stain is fantastic,,try that next,,,,,,beautiful old piece,,,,,😊
Try 1876 stripper. As well as more generous amounts. Stripper is always messy. Mineral spirits helps to get into all the little crevasses too.
Thank you, I appreciate the advice.
I would have used a heat gun first to strip most of the surface paint and then used the liquid stripper for the inlay pieces. You have a lot of patience. Great restoration.
Thank you!!
I really like the color stain you chose. The piece is very nice!
Thank you!!
I usually use heat gun to remove majority of paint then use Smart Strip from Dumond Chemical
You did what you have to do - white paint is the absolute worst! I don’t think any commercially available stripper would have gotten it all in one pass (though there are better products). Always expect a lot of work with white paint and spindles..😂. Great work and results though! Patience!!! I bought a set of dental tools on Amazon about a year ago that are amazing for picking paint… keep it up.
Thank you!!
I don't know how long you allowed the stripper to sit after applying it, but whichever stripper you use you will get better results if you cover the application with plastic wrap instead of waxed paper, I believe; especially if it's sealed. Lovely job, and so much work!
You might get a dental pick set. Really good for small grooves and crevices.
When I used to refinish items, I always used Strip-Eze. It's thick and stays in place. I'm not sure if you can still get it because with everything else, if something works, it's taken off the market. But that was the stuff that I was taught to use when I worked in an antique store. I also used an awl to get into the cracks.
Your problem here appears to be a couple of things. First, your stripper is too thin. Next, you didn't leave it on long enough. Next, your pick wasn't pointy or thin enough. When sanding, Always go With the grain, not against it. Steel wool is healthier on wood than sandpaper. I've always used Watco Danish oil finish instead of spray lacquer or poly. However, your piece did turn out nice.
Thank you for the advice
I would have liked to see gilding in the carvings. Highlights all that detail!!
Circa 1887 paint stripper is what ive always used and that stuff is absolutely metal! Like let it sit long enough and it might eat through japaning, plus if push comes to shove and then fist fight over several uses of stripper you could invest in a soda blaster, just be careful with certain woods and blasting media.
I will look it up, Thank you!!
Beautiful, but so much work. You might want to invest in a soda blaster, it would be so much easier, and not that expensive. I got mine at Harbor Freight for about 20 bucks. It is like a sandblaster but not so powerful.
If you put the stripper on then cover it with plastic wrap for a couple of hours it seems to work better.
You can use diferent colors of stein to make the details be more visible. (As you’d be using paint but stein instead. 😊
First, apply stripper liberally, wrap with plastic, and let it sit for a half hour before scraping. Wiping down the surfaces with mineral spirits and 0000 steel wool would have been much more effective in removing stripper and paint remnants than a wire brush. I would have put the table together before staining and varnishing. When staining, apply the stain and wipe down with a soft cloth, not a paper towel. You should also lightly sand the surfaces with 0000 steel wool between coats of varnish and wipe with a tack cloth to remove the dust. Finally, I would have waxed the table with something like Howard’s Feed and Wax for a really nice satiny finish.
Parabéns..um trabalho difícil.mas ficou perfeito
Bravo 👏
Thank you!!
Clean Strip works best for me with paint.
I prefer Kleen Strip 2 minute paint remover, or their product called Super Strip, but always wear gloves as the super strip will burn you if ot comes in contact with skin.
Regarding the stripper, it just looked like you didn’t use enough or maybe it’s because it wasn’t a gel stripper. Most restorers I watch use copious amounts and leave it sit for a while.
BUEN TRABAJO
I understand that you need to gob on the stripper; it seemed as if you were putting it on as if it were paint/stain.
I also understand that a dental kit has pics that are great to get into little areas.
I love using orange citrus stripper
Beautiful restoration. One question: On a piece that old, should the paint be tested for lead content? I do not restore furniture, but enjoy watching videos of those who do, and I’ve often seen older pieces being tested for lead paint. Again, you did a beautiful job on this piece.
Did you check the paint for lead? Could be why it was harder to get off.
I did not. It never even crossed my mind. I will 100% do that going forward. Thank you!!
Maybe a sand blaster?
Классно! 😊
For those suggesting Circa 1850, that only works if he’s in Canada unfortunately.
Did you wait any length of time for the stripper to work before scraping it? The top was so tedious to clean! Got to be a better product for stripping.
I waited the 15min as the directions stated. There is a consensus that the paint stripper I used is junk and a lot of good suggestions for better products.
It may just be me....but, did you put enough stripper on? It may very well be the brand you used. Regardless, it came out great. The detail on that table is gorgeous.
Definitely did not put enough on. That’s the main suggestion/advice that every one is giving. Next time I have to remove paint I will put a lot thicker of a layer on. And thank you!!
@@beerdedwoodworker Steel wool also work great for getting the paint out of the carved bits.
Two min. Remover or Goof off are good on wood
You need to apply the stripper much heavier…don’t be stingy with it.
How much did you charge them for the job?
Nothing, this was for my mother.
This is an interesting piece. Where in the country are you? Where and when was this piece ever done? Fantastic job. Thank you.
All my mother knew was that this was my father’s grandmothers, she is from Michigan.
Why did you use waxed paper? Plastic wrap is much better, it stays closed because it clings to itself and provides an air proof covering, waxed paper does not.
next time you need to put it on heavyer and thicker dont put on a thin layer off paint striper
Your not using enough stripper, it should all come out without the scraper, maybe a brass brush...
You need some better paint stripper or leave it on longer and a wire brush.
As to my mind, dark colour spoiled all your hard and well done work ☹️
LIBERAL application of stripper is recommended. Painting it on like paint was part of the problem, IMHO. 😊
Use a tooth brush for the grooves
SCRAPER!!
You need a stronger dtripper
Sandblaster
The paint looks too thin for stripper, maybe just scraping
Não ficou muito bom.
Use more paint stripper.
Paint strippers work better if after application you cover with plastic wrap so to retard drying.
This paint looks like lead based white wash. Be careful with it.
couldn't finish your video; sorry. Too long and repetitive; first 14 minutes and you are still removing the paint from the table tip.
Take an assistant for filming. This is an insufficient video. The angle is bad. Therefore, there are few subscribers.
I'm afraid you lost me when you stained it. That natural oak looked so wonderful after all your hard work cleaning it up! Also, did that oil-based polyurethane finish HAVE to be sprayed on? Terrible waste of product, and I winced on behalf of your poor grass and your wastewater system....
I definitely understand not liking the stain, it’s not for everyone. Your right spraying a finish can wast more product but it gives you a better end result. But I don’t understand the issue with my grass. Is it because it’s brown?
@@beerdedwoodworker🙂 No, I was just imagining how I would react if I was a blade of grass, and some of that stuff landed on me! 🙂
The paint stripper you used is rubbish and the name should be named. How was so silly to put paint on a beautiful table like that