Stripping Latex Paint and Stains

Stripping latex stains and paint can be difficult. Using the proper technique and chemicals will make the process much faster and leave good results. However, chemical stripping  will not work on every coating.

Testing must be done to determine if the finish will come off with chemical stripping and the degree of difficulty of removal. It may be necassary to use other methods.

In this video clip the nozzle is very close to the wood. This should be avoided if possible to keep from “fuzzing” the wood and creating more work.

In this case the weather was cold and chemical strippers are not as effective as in warmer weather therefore more pressure was needed in this case.  Some defelting was needed after stripping, but that is the price paid working in 40 degree weather.