Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - furniture stripping

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04-17-01, 04:41 PM
I have an old porcelin table and chairs that I'm trying to strip and the paint is just giving me such a problem. How do you determine if this could be a lead-based paint and if so what removes it the best?

George
04-17-01, 05:04 PM
Your local health department (city or county) can provide you wiht information concerning lead based paint, including who can test it properly.

If you're trying to remove the original finish - forget it. It ain't gonna happen.

Most good paint and varnish removers should remove the other paint - follow the mfgs. instuctions.
hy
04-22-01, 09:04 AM
I suggest you test the PEEL AWAY 7 product which I would think would do a complete removal job for you. Unfortunately poaint/coatings removal is not a science that you can automatically say use this and pof everytrhing is gone. PEEL AWAY 7 is an excellent product and will not damge your piece in any way.