Our First House!

[Mick_VT]

Do I spy a pocket door on the right of the hallway? That place is going to look fantastic!

[Nicholas]

Ober51, Congrats, it is great, that even with remodel here and there, that you are able to get something from an original owner that kept much of the good stuff that I see in the pics.

May it continue to have a great future. Looking forward to the historical pics.

[Vala]

Wow, I can't wait to see where those restorations take your place and welcome aboard!

[Ober51]

Thanks, all. I have a question as it pertains to stripping. It's clear the chestnut is beautiful and will be restored. The pictures show the progress we've made in just a day and a half on what is sure to be a focal point of our TV room. What should we do next? Is there a way to remove the paint remnants and preserve the original finish? Help is appreciated!

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[nhguy]

I remember that excitement, moving into my first old house. Have fun together on your project.

[nhguy]

Thanks, all. I have a question as it pertains to stripping. It's clear the chestnut is beautiful and will be restored. The pictures show the progress we've made in just a day and a half on what is sure to be a focal point of our TV room. What should we do next? Is there a way to remove the paint remnants and preserve the original finish? Help is appreciated!

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To take off the paint completely, I always used 5F5(the blue can) non flammable. You'll need a respirator and those black chemical gloves. Use medium steel wool to take the paint off once you've basted it with 5F5 using a natural bristle brush. Finish the cleanup with denatured alcohol and fine steel wool, finally wiping it down with rags. The soy or safer strippers don't do it, especially on old paint like that. Good Luck. PS, this walnut corner cupboard was painted white. I went over the whole thing with a tinted wax, which filled in patchy areas and made the finish uniform.

[MJ1987]

Nice work, Mike and Jess! We all look forward to seeing your progress. Can't wait to see the original cedar shingle!

[Ober51]

Nice work, Mike and Jess! We all look forward to seeing your progress. Can't wait to see the original cedar shingle!

Thank you! The earliest this will be done is the Spring but likely a few years off. I am not a fan of biting off more than I can chew at one time, so just a bit at a time.

[MJ1987]

SMART! It will be that much more rewarding when you bring that essential character back to the exterior.

[Ober51]

Thanks, all. I have a question as it pertains to stripping. It's clear the chestnut is beautiful and will be restored. The pictures show the progress we've made in just a day and a half on what is sure to be a focal point of our TV room. What should we do next? Is there a way to remove the paint remnants and preserve the original finish? Help is appreciated!

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To take off the paint completely, I always used 5F5(the blue can) non flammable. You'll need a respirator and those black chemical gloves. Use medium steel wool to take the paint off once you've basted it with 5F5 using a natural bristle brush. Finish the cleanup with denatured alcohol and fine steel wool, finally wiping it down with rags. The soy or safer strippers don't do it, especially on old paint like that. Good Luck. PS, this walnut corner cupboard was painted white. I went over the whole thing with a tinted wax, which filled in patchy areas and made the finish uniform.

Awesome, thank you.