Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Stripping VERY rough surface
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01-24-01, 10:39 PM
I have some structural ceiling beams in my home that have been painted. They are an EXTREMELY ROUGH texture!!! I am repainting my living room and did not want to try to strip them, but I've tried various paint techniques and just can NOT find anything that looks halfway decent. I'm ready to give "stripping" a try .... if there is *anything* that will remove the paint from a VERY rough surface.
I've seen PEEL AWAY 7 mentioned here somewhere--would that be recommended for such a rough surface? What are my chances of removing paint? I wouldn't even care if I didn't get *all* the paint...a good majority would work, I think.
Help???!!!
Leslie
I've seen PEEL AWAY 7 mentioned here somewhere--would that be recommended for such a rough surface? What are my chances of removing paint? I wouldn't even care if I didn't get *all* the paint...a good majority would work, I think.
Help???!!!
Leslie
George
01-25-01, 10:39 AM
Leslie:
Peel Away 7 has been suggested a number of times (by one participant in particular)for tough jobs. I've never tried it, but it might be just what you need.
You weren't clear on exactly what dissatisfied you in trying to refinish the ceiling. If you'd care to elaborate, we may find a solution other than stripping.
Peel Away 7 has been suggested a number of times (by one participant in particular)for tough jobs. I've never tried it, but it might be just what you need.
You weren't clear on exactly what dissatisfied you in trying to refinish the ceiling. If you'd care to elaborate, we may find a solution other than stripping.
01-26-01, 10:37 AM
Originally posted by George
You weren't clear on exactly what dissatisfied you in trying to refinish the ceiling. If you'd care to elaborate, we may find a solution other than stripping.
Well....I have a vaulted ceiling with structural ceiling beams. Ceiling itself is popcorn finish, currently painted white. Walls are currently a taupe color (very light) and ceiling beams have been painted same color as the walls. I also have a fireplace that has been painted the taupe color, or maybe lighter.
If I could choose, I would have the brick be natural and unpainted and the ceiling beams natural and unpainted. Previous owner had very modern taste; mine is less formal.
I plan to go with a "country garden" sort of theme in that room....I have moss green couches, floral chair in gold (with accents of burgundy and green), and burgundy leather chair. I also have antique oak furniture. Carpet will be light gold color.
I just can't find a color scheme for walls, ceiling, ceiling beams, and fireplace that I like. I can't use too many colors or it will look "patchy".
I am thinking of moss green walls and creamy yellow ceiling (almost looks white on the dark ceiling), but I can't figure out which color to paint the beams. If I paint them creamy yellow (like ceiling), they just dissapear into the ceiling and I lose the look of the beams (which I like). But I can't bring myself to paint them green like walls, either. I've tried about 10 different colors and/or finishes (crackle, washed, antique stained over paint) on the beams and I just can't find a look I like.
I hadn't wanted to try stripping them because it would involve a lot of work and even then I know it will be impossible to get ALL the paint off. But now I'm thinking that I have always wanted the beams natural wood and perhaps I'm willing to put the work into it to get what I want....IF it will work at all.
I shopped for the Peel-Away yesterday and couldn't find it at two large hardware stores (Home Depot and Lowes). I suppose I will order a quart bottle off the Internet and give it a try.
Other ideas are very welcome!!!!! I'd love to have an easier solution to give me the look I want. (I have considered a brownish paint to simulate wood, but don't think I'll like how it looks....perhaps I'm wrong.)
Leslie
You weren't clear on exactly what dissatisfied you in trying to refinish the ceiling. If you'd care to elaborate, we may find a solution other than stripping.
Well....I have a vaulted ceiling with structural ceiling beams. Ceiling itself is popcorn finish, currently painted white. Walls are currently a taupe color (very light) and ceiling beams have been painted same color as the walls. I also have a fireplace that has been painted the taupe color, or maybe lighter.
If I could choose, I would have the brick be natural and unpainted and the ceiling beams natural and unpainted. Previous owner had very modern taste; mine is less formal.
I plan to go with a "country garden" sort of theme in that room....I have moss green couches, floral chair in gold (with accents of burgundy and green), and burgundy leather chair. I also have antique oak furniture. Carpet will be light gold color.
I just can't find a color scheme for walls, ceiling, ceiling beams, and fireplace that I like. I can't use too many colors or it will look "patchy".
I am thinking of moss green walls and creamy yellow ceiling (almost looks white on the dark ceiling), but I can't figure out which color to paint the beams. If I paint them creamy yellow (like ceiling), they just dissapear into the ceiling and I lose the look of the beams (which I like). But I can't bring myself to paint them green like walls, either. I've tried about 10 different colors and/or finishes (crackle, washed, antique stained over paint) on the beams and I just can't find a look I like.
I hadn't wanted to try stripping them because it would involve a lot of work and even then I know it will be impossible to get ALL the paint off. But now I'm thinking that I have always wanted the beams natural wood and perhaps I'm willing to put the work into it to get what I want....IF it will work at all.
I shopped for the Peel-Away yesterday and couldn't find it at two large hardware stores (Home Depot and Lowes). I suppose I will order a quart bottle off the Internet and give it a try.
Other ideas are very welcome!!!!! I'd love to have an easier solution to give me the look I want. (I have considered a brownish paint to simulate wood, but don't think I'll like how it looks....perhaps I'm wrong.)
Leslie