![]() ![]() This goo-gone-ish milky liquid will help break up paint even further.ĩ| Let dry again! Patience and prep is everything. The next steps should be done on dry cabinets.Ĩ| Wipe down with liquid sandpaper using a rag or paper towel. (A trick to disposing of old paint is putting it in with kitty litter to throw in the garbage!)ħ| Once the paint is mostly removed, allow the cabinets to dry out. You can rinse the boards lightly with a hose into a bucket. Do not put the paint and stripper down the drain. I prefer the metal putty knifes to get closer tot the board, Go slowly so you are not stabbing the wood.ĥ| Wipe down with wet rags and then dry rags. It can be left on for 24 hours but I wouldn’t do that.Ĥ| Use a putty knife to gently strip off the paint. You want the stripping gel to remain wet looking. Lay the cabinets face down and cover with a generous amount of stripper.ģ| Let that sit for at least 45 minutes. Every hinge is different so you’ll want to save yourself the headache.Ģ| Start with the backs. Make sure to label them if you can or keep them in an order as you work. Old Credit Card – You can use this to get into tiny creases., You can even cut up an old credit card to use as a mini putty knife.ġ| Remove the drawer fronts and cabinet doors. ![]() You will get way more stripper and paint off with a thing metal one and get closer in the edges too. Some people suggest a plastic one to avoid stabbing at the wood. Rags – to wipe off the stripper and then a fresh rag to use for the liquid sandpaperĪ Hose or Bucket of Water – to rinse of the stripper with your ragsĭO NOT WASH STRIPPER AND PAINT DOWN YOUR PIPES!
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