May 18, 2023

51: Furniture Strippers 101- Types, How To Use, Mistakes To Avoid & My Favourites

26 minutes

In Episode #51 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we have the next installment in the 101 series talking all about furniture strippers: the two types of furniture strippers and the advantages and disadvantages of each, things to consider when choosing your stripper, some popular brands and the ones I usually gravitate towards, how to use it and my tips for doing so, and finally some common mistakes to avoid when using a paint or furniture stripper.

If you have wondered:

What is the best product to strip wood furniture?

Is it better to sand or strip furniture?

What is the best thing to remove paint from furniture with?

What is paint stripper and how do I use it?

What is the best tool for stripping furniture?

How do I remove old paint from furniture?

How do I make chemical stripper work best?

What is the easiest way to strip wood furniture?

Then this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 44: Five Methods To Remove The Finish Off Your Furniture

Episode 47: Safety Equipment & Safety Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture

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Aimee from OoakUpcycle’s Instagram account

The carbide scraper I use and love*

EZ Strip*

CitriStrip*

Klean-Strip

SaranWrap or plastic wrap*

Karin from DesignsByKarin’s Instagram account

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