stripping 10 layers of paint from door frames?

sabbykins

helen21 wrote:

I can't remember what it is called but a friend told me about something for paint stripping that qvc sell it is like nitramores paint stipper but not as harsh as that it is a friendly version, ie-doesn't burn skin!!

helen21

Can't find it on there website, maybe they have stopped selling it or maybe it was on another channel - sorry

Its called 'READY STRIP', i haven't tried it myself, but if you google it, it might come up with some more info

Theres some on ebay at the moment: READY STRIP on Ebay

skywatcher

IJJoseph wrote:

Easiest way to prevent scorching is to remove the door and strip it in the garage/garden/drive. Also means you can work on them whilst the walls are being skimmed

That's fine if it's only the door that needs stripping but I am currently trying to strip my door frames with a heat gun and I'm having problems with singeing the carpet. I've left those bits for now but will have to do them eventually.

Any suggestions ?

helen21_2

skywatcher wrote:

That's fine if it's only the door that needs stripping but I am currently trying to strip my door frames with a heat gun and I'm having problems with singeing the carpet. I've left those bits for now but will have to do them eventually.

Any suggestions ?

Move the carpet

helen21

skywatcher

helen21 wrote:

Move the carpet

helen21

LOL ........ it's nailed to the floor. I don't know if should pull it up as I don't think I will be able to get it back properly. Carpet fitting was never one of my strong points. I might just put an old rag down and hope that'll protect the carpet a bit.

helen21_2

It probably safer to use a rough sander on those bits, it will save you burning the carpet - only a suggestion mind

skywatcher

Yes, that sounds much safer. I don't have a sander but will try with sandpaper and elbow grease. Many layers of paint to get through but I'll give it a go.

helen21_2

Glad i have come in useful for something
Even if it is only my crappy ideas
Good Luck

ohreally

Since your already getting new skirtings why not replace the door facings as well,(get some new hardwood ones).

larmy16

Wickes do a much cheaper version of Nitromors and you can get it in large sizes too. The last one I used was water based which I believe is somewhat safer. I use a combination of hot air stripper followed by a layer of paint stripper to remove residues. It is a swine of a job.

IJJoseph

LOL ........ it's nailed to the floor. I don't know if should pull it up as I don't think I will be able to get it back properly. Carpet fitting was never one of my strong points. I might just put an old rag down and hope that'll protect the carpet a bit.

:eek: Nailed to the floor! :eek: Sounds like it won't be lasting much longer anyway!