How do you remove painted, striped screws off old cabinet doors?
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I am trying to remove the cabinet doors to my tiny laundry room. It's so closed in and thought if I remove doors it might open it up. Problem is that the hinges were painted over and I can't unscrew them all out. some I have successfully, others not so much. Won't budge. Any ideas for removing stripped screws can be so helpful.
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boil in equal parts water & white vinegar for 20 min then rinse with abrasive scrubber, comes right off. I just did this with super gunky hinges then painted them black!
Hometalk has a full guide on how to remove a stripped screw here: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/in-depth-guides/how-to-remove-a-stripped-screw-44444705
Or there's a shorter video tutorial here: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/how-to-remove-a-stripped-screw-44647537
Hi Anna, hope this helps you out. It's a great video instruction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBBh9BZkHeI