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Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:47:02 GMT

I started a project, strippig the paint off a table. The table is metal and the plan was to rough up the paint so that I could use a spray paint on the table. It is all metal except for the top, which is wood.The top was easily removed, and will need a slight sand and I will oil the wood, the wood was in good shape.

Then trouble started, the deglossing and light sand on all the legs and open sides of the table did not rough up the paint enough and my spray paint did not stick, ugh.

I almost never use spray paint but the legs are best suited for spray paint.

So I decided to strip off the paint, well that paint is almost untouchable!! I spent this afternoon trying to get to the base metal, what a job. I cannot imagine what that paint is!!!

I have sanded, stripped and refinished many things over the years, this is by far the hardest piece I have ever worked on. What was to be a fun afternoon of cleaning up and painting a piece has turned into a mess.

Does anyone have any tips? I did read I could use a heat gun but really do not want to buy one for an inexpensive table, and probably will not have another need for a heat gun.

The stripping solution today is not near as strong as what was availble in the past, that might be the problem. I don't know but...I cleaned up for the day and will wait until we have a warmer day to apply more stripper, I know it works better when the weather is warmer, but am open to any tips from those of you that are familiar with stripping furniture, thanks

Re: Stripping paint

Kachina624 — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:14:10 GMT

@Mom2Dogs. You metal parts may be a baked-on enamel. How about using a metal primer over it before spray painting?

I once had trouble sanding a metal table and used a wire brush attachment on my drill.

Re: Stripping paint

SilleeMee — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:58:23 GMT

Do you have a local sandblasting service company near you?

One time I took down a wooden door and had it sandblasted to remove all traces of paint/varnish. Came out looking like new. I'm sure they do metals, too.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:09:13 GMT

@SilleeMee The table was very inexpensive so I hate to put much money into it but I do know someone that has that ability, I will ask them the cost.

@Kachina624 I don't know about being baked on...there was yellow paint (first coat) the white is the top coat...it's VERY durable what ever it is.

Re: Stripping paint

SilleeMee — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:11:50 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

I googled for prices of sandblasting metal furniture and in my area it's around $50 per item. Larger items will be more.

Re: Stripping paint

Lucky Charm — Sun, 05 May 2024 23:25:44 GMT

Have you ever tried chalk paint? No sanding needed. Coats so easily to wood and metal. Many different colors to choose from and you can mix to cusomize your choice.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 05 May 2024 23:50:22 GMT

@Lucky Charm I have not used chalk paint...to late now as I have 1/2 of the paint removed...now I need to get it sanded down to a smoother finish.

I don't want to brush paint on as the table is open with legs, lots of round areas to paint around. I rarely use spray paint but this project is a must for spray paint.

Re: Stripping paint

Lucky Charm — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:19:43 GMT

Once I found Chalk Paint (Annie Sloan's), I never looked back. I've done about a hundred pieces in the past 10 years. No more sanding, no more stripping. Just pretty painted pieces.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:31:33 GMT

@Lucky Charm I have another piece of furniture that I want to work on this summer, I will try chalk paint for the project. Do you do the waxing after painting with the chalk paint?

thanks.

Re: Stripping paint

Lucky Charm — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:37:54 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Lucky Charm I have another piece of furniture that I want to work on this summer, I will try chalk paint for the project. Do you do the waxing after painting with the chalk paint?

thanks.

I use the wax on tabletops, but maybe not the legs. Tops of dresser, but maybe not the drawer front. Depends on the piece and how much usuage it will take. I never waxed my last kitchen table top and it took day to day usage and nothing bad happened to it. I painted that table top 4 different colors over a period of two or three years. I'm telling you, chalk painting is addictive. You can do a really awesome ombre effect, or something that looks like it came out of a museum. I've done 4 complete bedroom sets for people. Very important to use Annie Sloans. I get no proceeds for referring that brand--lol, but know others' who've been let down with *like* brands.

Re: Stripping paint

sabatini — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:42:10 GMT

@Mom2Dogs, I've been there, so know what a pain your project has turned out to be. I'm sorry.

In the future, I HIGHLY suggest using Sherwin Williams Extreme Bond Primer. That stuff will stick to anything & your paint will easily adhere for good. It's such a time saver!

I used it to cover heavy, laminate cupboards 10 years ago, & there is nary a nic or scratch...& I'm rough on things.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:47:21 GMT

@Lucky Charm Have you everseen the on line site named: the painted drawer? She posts about the furniture that she finds and then repaints. She does beautful work and videos of how she paints the furniture.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:49:39 GMT

@sabatini Thanks for the recommendation, the only product I was aware of was KILZ.

I was so ticked yesterday, what was to be a fun, quick project has turned into a mess.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:53:20 GMT

@sabatini I have a small three drawer piece that I painted years ago, paint took just fine then I decided I wanted a different color...that paint would not stick!! I have been trying to clean that piece up since last year...it has been sitting in my garage, so I will use the primer you recommended on that...once I get it smooth. I have never had so much trouble with paint before.

I know I am not doing anything different and always use decent paint, I can't figure out what the problem is.

I am going to try the chalk paint that was recommended.

Re: Stripping paint

LizzieInSRQ — Mon, 06 May 2024 00:56:45 GMT

I did a whole metal patio set with chairs with just this stuff. I washed and sprayed. Granted its outdoor furniture i bought for $35 used so i was not particular. Was no way I was sanding anything . Comes in tons of colors

Rustoleum

Re: Stripping paint

Lucky Charm — Mon, 06 May 2024 02:06:19 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Lucky Charm Have you everseen the on line site named: the painted drawer? She posts about the furniture that she finds and then repaints. She does beautful work and videos of how she paints the furniture.

No, I've not seen that, but Annie herself has lots of videos. I did an orange to pink ombe corner cabinet that I followed from her directions. It turned out so beautiful that I've been asked to do several pieces for others' to do exactly the same.

What I like the most is, low to no toxicity. I'm done with harsh chemicals, sanding dust and off-gassing for what goes in my home-- as much as possible. Same for my loved ones.

Re: Stripping paint

sabatini — Mon, 06 May 2024 03:23:13 GMT

@Mom2Dogs, I do keep a can of chalk paint around too, though just to use as a primer. It comes in handy when you need to paint over something.

I did go through a chalk paint period, though tired of it. Since I'd originally used wax to coat the pieces, before repainting them I primed w/ more chalk paint. Then top-coated w/ some satin latex paint.

That Sherwin Willaims bonding stuff is amazing....& I'm considering using it to prime a countertop. Now, that's a commitment!

Good luck, @Mom2Dogs, & please keep us posted.

Re: Stripping paint

Lilysmom1 — Mon, 06 May 2024 08:06:15 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I restored two tulip chairs. Both very old. I sanded down the chairs as best as I could. I used Rustoleum with primer spray paint and they turned out very nice.

I painted one fire engine red and the other a royal blue and bought colourful cushions for the seat. They look like summer!

These two pieces as well as an older living room chair I had reupholstered came from DH's grandfather's cottage. I loved the look of the old living room chair with beautiful wood arms which was in tatters. The reupholstered job was very well done. Family could not believe how well it turned out.

Good luck. Would love to see before and after photos.

Re: Stripping paint

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:23:58 GMT

@Lilysmom1 The chairs sound beautiful. I love fixing up old things and making them new again with a new ife..and your projects were an added plus - family things.