What is the best paint stripper?
Have purchased home with more than one layer of latex paint on the kitchen cabinets. Wanting to strip all the paint off and see what is underneath. What is the best paint stripper to use?
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Shannon...I personally like Citristrip.
If you are working inside your house Citristrip doesn't have much of an odor compared to the more traditional strippers. It does work a bit differently than the traditional strippers as it needs to be applied and then you wait a period of time for it to work. You do have to be patient with this stripper. If you can work outside, I like to use KleanStrip , a metal spatula. and steel wool to get down to the wood much faster than using Citristrip. Regardless of what stripper you use, removing all the paint from kitchen cabinets is a HUGE job so be prepared for A LOT of work to get all your cabinets down to the wood. You can start with one door to see what you have underneath all the paint.
Hi Shannon, I love Circa 1850 paint stripper. It does wonders. I am in Canada though and not sure if it is available where you are.
Hi Shannon,, Citri-strip! Works well especially if you put clingwrap or a plastic bag onto the piece after applying the stripper so it can work longer. The Citri-Strip doesn't have a strong offensive odor like many other strippers.
I also am a fan of Citristrip. If you can find old inventory, the old formula is a bit better.
Shannon!!! Use SOY GEL paint stripper! It's made from soy and you can use it inside!! No nasty fumes!!
Blue Bear Stripper
Hello Shannon,
Nitromors, Brush it on and leave to soften the paint. Use Gloves as very costic!
Scrape off with Paint Scraper...........
Citristrip, especially indoors.
Thank you all for the great information!