How to strip paint from door crevices?
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We had our front door painted yellow last summer and the painter accidently painted the inside of the door as well as the outside! I want to strip off the inside paint but there are many tiny moulding crevices and I want to make sure to get it all off. Any help would be appreciated! The door was beautifully stained before he got hold of it so I need to try to bring it back..thank you !!
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As much of a pain as it would be, you can apply with a cotton swab or artist's brush to get into the crevices. I would NOT recommend citristrip as it will probably dry before you can get it out so I would go old fashioned with regular stripper.
Best way is to remove the door so you can lay it down. Cover the parts you don't wan stripper with plastic sheeting and tape. Use Citristrip stripper. To get into crevices use a brass brush dipped in stripper. Brass will not hurt the wood. Be aware any stripper may also remove the stain and it may need sanding and restaining.
Citristrip is a good choice because it can be used inside. Be sure to protect the floor and follow the instructions. Laying plastic wrap over it helps keep it wet and still working. For the small crevices, you may have to give it an added coat and use a small knife to gently lift out the paint. I've also used a green scrub pad to remove the Citristrip and paint from crevices. Good luck with your project!
A small dremel tool, old toothbrushes work wonders and if the place is especially tight, cotton swabs and toothpicks with the end covered by a thin cloth like muslin or thin cotton (not paper toweling or tissue paper). Pipe cleaners may work too.
The tiny crevasses you would do by hand and when there in a small spot to narrow use a thin piece of wood or plastic and cover it with sand paper hold in your hand and sand the tiny spot
Citristrip is a good choice for this intricate detail, yes, use the plastic wrap to cover and prevent drying out. Which ever fits into the tiny places best is what you use, many good suggestions.
We have a dremel sanding tool. Works great for hard to get to corners
You can use a citrus paint remover that is natural and won't cause harm.
I've never used it, but someone recommended this to us, since it has a spray nozzle you can direct to small areas. Might be worth investigating. https://www.amazon.com/Motsenbockers-Lift-Off-41345-Environmentally/dp/B002MRC3ZY/ref=asc_df_B002MRC3ZY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309773039033&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8055886249898990975&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004510&hvtargid=pla-450476176226&psc=1
I like using steel wool and soft brass brush the size of a toothbrush that I get at the hardware store, and even sometimes found at Dollar Tree in a set of 3, for getting into small spaces.