What is the best way to remove faux antique paint? It won't budge

What it the material?

Get some Citristrip and follow the instructions. Then give it a light sanding, clean all dust off and then stain or paint!

I am assuming it is some kind of wood (not plastic). CitriStrip is a good product to remove paint. It is available in many places, Like Wal-Mart. Just follow the instructions. It should take the whole paint layer off.

Guarantee it isn't real wood...probably a composite of some sort. I would suggest just repainting

Use paint remover. You brush it on then use a putty knife to scrape off the old paint. Wear mask and gloves! Or try sanding the old paint off.

I recommend the citrastrip paint stripper as well. Just make sure you clean it after stripping thin use a fine steel wool or a light sand paper before repainting or staining.

If it is a composit material paint stripper will ruin it. I would just sand a smooth as possible and repaint. Good luck.

Here is about removing crackle paint which is similar so I hope it helps

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Crackle Painted Surface (Image: Jiri Decky)Crackle paint is a faux painting technique that creates a distressed looking finish with the appearance of old paint layers. You might have wood cabinetry, furniture or molding decorated with this paint technique but what happens when you get tired of the look? Unlike smooth surfaces that you can prepare for a new layer of paint with a minimum of fuss, crackle paint has an added medium which prevents easy refinishing. You need to know how to remove crackle paint to effectively prepare a surface for new paint.Things You'll NeedOld newspapersRubber glovesSafety gogglesSemi-paste stripperClean glass jarNatural bristle paint brushesPaint scraper or putty knifeStiff brush with brass or natural bristlesSteel woolLacquer thinnerRagsMedium-fine-grit sandpaper

Prepare your work area before attempting to remove the crackle paint. If you are working indoors, you will need a well-ventilated area with open windows and fans to increase airflow. Removing the crackle paint outdoors is preferable if possible. Spread at least five layers of newspaper over your intended work area to catch any drips from the semi-paste stripper before starting the paint removal process .Wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt along with your rubber gloves and safety glasses as protection before opening the semi-paste stripper. This paint remover is caustic and can burn your skin. Pour a small amount of the semi-paste stripper in a glass jar so it is easier to work with and refill as needed.Apply a thick layer of the semi-paste stripper with a natural bristle paint brush to the crackle paint surface. Work one small area at a time, brushing on the stripper in a single direction. Repeat the application of the semi-paste stripper until the entire crackle paint surface is covered.Allow the semi-paste stripper to soak into the item's crackle paint surface for 10 to 30 minutes. The surface will take on a blistering, wrinkled appearance, a sign that the stripper is dissolving the crackle paint.Scrape the treated surface with a paint scraper or putty knife, angling the handle towards your body to avoid denting or gouging the surface with the blade. Remove all the dissolved crackle paint that you can, depositing it onto the newspaper. If some painted areas do not dissolve with the semi-paste stripper, re-apply the stripper to those areas and allow them to dissolve before scraping again.Use the stiff brush to scour the cracks and crevices the paint scraper or putty knife could not reach. Tap or shake the removed crackle paint from the brush onto the newspaper.Apply a fine layer of lacquer thinner to the item's surface, one small section at a time, using steel wool to buff the areas. Do this only if the semi-paste stripper has removed as much crackle paint as possible. The lacquer thinner will remove residue left behind from the paint stripper.Other People Are ReadingHow to Make Black Painted Furniture Look OldHow to Paint a Kitchen Cabinet With Rubbed-Through Technique FinishWipe the treated surfaces with clean rags and allow to dry overnight. Lightly sand the surface to remove any traces of lacquer thinner and semi-paste stripper. Brush off sanding residue with a clean rag. The surface is now ready for new paint.

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Crackle Painted Surface (Image: Jiri Decky)Crackle paint is a faux painting technique that creates a distressed looking finish with the appearance of old paint layers. You might have wood cabinetry, furniture or molding decorated with this paint technique but what happens when you get tired of the look? Unlike smooth surfaces that you can prepare for a new layer of paint with a minimum of fuss, crackle paint has an added medium which prevents easy refinishing. You need to know how to remove crackle paint to effectively prepare a surface for new paint.Things You'll NeedOld newspapersRubber glovesSafety gogglesSemi-paste stripperClean glass jarNatural bristle paint brushesPaint scraper or putty knifeStiff brush with brass or natural bristlesSteel woolLacquer thinnerRagsMedium-fine-grit sandpaper

Prepare your work area before attempting to remove the crackle paint. If you are working indoors, you will need a well-ventilated area with open windows and fans to increase airflow. Removing the crackle paint outdoors is preferable if possible. Spread at least five layers of newspaper over your intended work area to catch any drips from the semi-paste stripper before starting the paint removal process .Wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt along with your rubber gloves and safety glasses as protection before opening the semi-paste stripper. This paint remover is caustic and can burn your skin. Pour a small amount of the semi-paste stripper in a glass jar so it is easier to work with and refill as needed.Apply a thick layer of the semi-paste stripper with a natural bristle paint brush to the crackle paint surface. Work one small area at a time, brushing on the stripper in a single direction. Repeat the application of the semi-paste stripper until the entire crackle paint surface is covered.Allow the semi-paste stripper to soak into the item's crackle paint surface for 10 to 30 minutes. The surface will take on a blistering, wrinkled appearance, a sign that the stripper is dissolving the crackle paint.Scrape the treated surface with a paint scraper or putty knife, angling the handle towards your body to avoid denting or gouging the surface with the blade. Remove all the dissolved crackle paint that you can, depositing it onto the newspaper. If some painted areas do not dissolve with the semi-paste stripper, re-apply the stripper to those areas and allow them to dissolve before scraping again.Use the stiff brush to scour the cracks and crevices the paint scraper or putty knife could not reach. Tap or shake the removed crackle paint from the brush onto the newspaper.Apply a fine layer of lacquer thinner to the item's surface, one small section at a time, using steel wool to buff the areas. Do this only if the semi-paste stripper has removed as much crackle paint as possible. The lacquer thinner will remove residue left behind from the paint stripper.Other People Are ReadingHow to Make Black Painted Furniture Look OldHow to Paint a Kitchen Cabinet With Rubbed-Through Technique FinishWipe the treated surfaces with clean rags and allow to dry overnight. Lightly sand the surface to remove any traces of lacquer thinner and semi-paste stripper. Brush off sanding residue with a clean rag. The surface is now ready for new paint.

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Crackle Painted Surface (Image: Jiri Decky)Crackle paint is a faux painting technique that creates a distressed looking finish with the appearance of old paint layers. You might have wood cabinetry, furniture or molding decorated with this paint technique but what happens when you get tired of the look? Unlike smooth surfaces that you can prepare for a new layer of paint with a minimum of fuss, crackle paint has an added medium which prevents easy refinishing. You need to know how to remove crackle paint to effectively prepare a surface for new paint.Things You'll NeedOld newspapersRubber glovesSafety gogglesSemi-paste stripperClean glass jarNatural bristle paint brushesPaint scraper or putty knifeStiff brush with brass or natural bristlesSteel woolLacquer thinnerRagsMedium-fine-grit sandpaper

Prepare your work area before attempting to remove the crackle paint. If you are working indoors, you will need a well-ventilated area with open windows and fans to increase airflow. Removing the crackle paint outdoors is preferable if possible. Spread at least five layers of newspaper over your intended work area to catch any drips from the semi-paste stripper before starting the paint removal process .Wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt along with your rubber gloves and safety glasses as protection before opening the semi-paste stripper. This paint remover is caustic and can burn your skin. Pour a small amount of the semi-paste stripper in a glass jar so it is easier to work with and refill as needed.Apply a thick layer of the semi-paste stripper with a natural bristle paint brush to the crackle paint surface. Work one small area at a time, brushing on the stripper in a single direction. Repeat the application of the semi-paste stripper until the entire crackle paint surface is covered.Allow the semi-paste stripper to soak into the item's crackle paint surface for 10 to 30 minutes. The surface will take on a blistering, wrinkled appearance, a sign that the stripper is dissolving the crackle paint.Scrape the treated surface with a paint scraper or putty knife, angling the handle towards your body to avoid denting or gouging the surface with the blade. Remove all the dissolved crackle paint that you can, depositing it onto the newspaper. If some painted areas do not dissolve with the semi-paste stripper, re-apply the stripper to those areas and allow them to dissolve before scraping again.Use the stiff brush to scour the cracks and crevices the paint scraper or putty knife could not reach. Tap or shake the removed crackle paint from the brush onto the newspaper.Apply a fine layer of lacquer thinner to the item's surface, one small section at a time, using steel wool to buff the areas. Do this only if the semi-paste stripper has removed as much crackle paint as possible. The lacquer thinner will remove residue left behind from the paint stripper.Other People Are ReadingHow to Make Black Painted Furniture Look OldHow to Paint a Kitchen Cabinet With Rubbed-Through Technique FinishWipe the treated surfaces with clean rags and allow to dry overnight. Lightly sand the surface to remove any traces of lacquer thinner and semi-paste stripper. Brush off sanding residue with a clean rag. The surface is now ready for new paint.