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Title: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: Vamps on 21 November 2013, 21:30:42
As above really, it is currently removed to allow for wall papering of the chimney breast, the wall was breast was previously painted with the mantle/surround in place and it has tiny bits of paint on it; not me.... ::) As it is off I thought I would try and remove the paint before refitting; discuss............ ;) ;) :y
Title: Re: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2013, 21:33:46
If it is actual, real beech, then a light sanding should sort it :y

If veneer, or sticky back vinyl (kitchen unit stylee) then careful use of decorators wipes, but don't rub too hard or you'll end up erasing the 'grain' :y
Title: Re: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: MR MISTER on 21 November 2013, 21:37:07
If it is actual, real beech, then a light sanding should sort it :y

If veneer, or sticky back vinyl (kitchen unit stylee) then careful use of decorators wipes, but don't rub too hard or you'll end up erasing the 'grain' :y
Yep. Sand it all over as it's likely to be discoloured by now. Then revarnish if it's been varnished.
Title: Re: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: Vamps on 21 November 2013, 21:45:26
It is only a veneer, good quality but not enough to sand it properly, I was wondering about using fine wet/dry paper a tiny bit at a time..... :-\ :-\

The irony of it is that when the last decorators painted they said they could not lift it off, it was newly fitted, this time Mater Vamps and myself tried and off it came....... :y
Title: Re: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: MR MISTER on 21 November 2013, 21:48:51
Veneer is a different kettle of fish. If it's just small dots, do it carefully with a good (small) scraper. And be careful, take your time.
If the first bits come off OK it will give you some idea of how much pressure to use.


Off you go.,
Title: Re: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 November 2013, 21:50:40
Veneer is a different kettle of fish. If it's just small dots, do it carefully with a good (small) scraper. And be careful, take your time.
If the first bits come off OK it will give you some idea of how much pressure to use.


Off you go.,
Must have a temperature... agreed :y
Title: Re: Any tips for removing paint from a beech fire surround
Post by: Vamps on 21 November 2013, 21:56:19
Veneer is a different kettle of fish. If it's just small dots, do it carefully with a good (small) scraper. And be careful, take your time.
If the first bits come off OK it will give you some idea of how much pressure to use.


Off you go.,

Thanks Steve and Taxi, it's on my list of jobs for the weekend, had also thought about a razor blade....... :-\ :y