Stripping Furniture: Tips for Refinishing
If you are considering stripping and refinishing an old piece of furniture that you either inherited from a loved one or rescued from the dumpster, then this furniture refinishing article is a must-read! Refinishing furniture can be an easy and satisfying DIY project and is a cheap way to furnish your home. However, it does take patience and some elbow grease, and around $50 to $75 in supplies to give an old piece of furniture a new lease on life.
Choosing the Right Product
Most stripping products will work well on almost any kind of finish. So, when you are shopping around for one, it comes down to two simple factors, which are speed and safety. Never blindly accept claims on the front of a product about how safe it is. Some ‘safe’ strippers do contain chemicals that are hazardous if you touch them with bare skin or inhale the fumes. Remember, always read the instruction and find out what chemicals it contains and the safety precautions that need to be taken.
Methylene Chloride
People that professionally strip furniture for a living will generally use a methylene chloride stripper simply because it is fast and it works well. However, it can be dangerous and will burn your skin, not to mention the fumes it emits can cause or exacerbate health issues. So make sure that you use it outside or in well-ventilated areas, cover exposed skin, and wear a respirator and goggles. If you go with this product, get the ‘paste’ or ‘semi-paste,’ as it clings to vertical surfaces and will not run off tabletop edges. It costs from $9 a quart or $22 a gallon.
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