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removing top layers of paint to original finish

Posted By: Jennifer Broderick <jjwinner@comcast.net> (c-67-171-111-167.client.comcast.net)
Date: 9/24/4 23:50

I have a yard sale find that I have started to strip: a beaten up but hand planed jelly/kitchen cabinet that is covered by 5 layers of paint. I started work on the side and found that the bottom, original layer of paint appears to have a simulated wood grain painted on. Is there any way to strip the top layers of paint off without destroying the bottom layer (besides just guessing on how long I leave the stripper on and how hard to scrape)? The topcoat of paint is a latex applied without a primer and is a sticky mess. Thanks for any help!

Messages in This Thread

• removing top layers of paint to original finish
  Jennifer Broderick (c-67-171-111-167.client.comcast.net) -- 9/24/4 23:50
  • Re: removing top layers of paint to original finis
    James Schooley (0-1pool246-54.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net) -- 9/28/4 09:51
  • Re: removing top layers of paint to original finis
    Alice (pcp01478717pcs.quaryv01.pa.comcast.net) -- 11/21/4 20:36
    • Re: refurbish finish on pine grained jelly cupboar
      Greg Scholl (ct-waterbury1b-56.wtrbct.adelphia.net) -- 11/21/4 21:22
      • Re: refurbish finish on pine grained jelly cupboar
        Alice (pcp01478717pcs.quaryv01.pa.comcast.net) -- 11/22/4 19:01

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