Looking forward to seeing it all finished. I think it’ll look really cool when you’re done. Sanding vs. stripping paint: Which method is better? WORST IDEA EVER: listen people: NEVER ever get the hair-brained idea to put it on your door jambs. For a west coast girl, you do a great Scarlet O impression! . Thank you!!!!! You crack me up. Active ingredient: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) Strength: A ⅛-inch coat removes up to seven layers of paint. CitriStrip. this makes me excited, since it’s been awhile since i’ve looked at paint strippers and i didn’t know there was an eco-friendly version out, *and* it works really well. Learn more. 4.1 out of 5 ... FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. I’d like to offer a suggestion to your readers……if you’re ever in a bind and need to clean a brush DO NOT use the stripper on the Left to attempt this! The longer you leave it on, the more it penetrates the coat, thus making it easier to scrape off. I held off on buying as I have to strip the fabric off my flea market chairs first, but I will get the citristrip. After one application of the KleanStrip, all I accomplished was this. looks like it was coming off really well. Citristrip®'s is the safe and effective brand of removers that can be used indoors and has a pleasant citrus scent. Pros are that it works well in stripping multiple layers of old paint, including paint that contains lead. Can’t wait to see finished proj. I got rather frustrated with the Kleanstrip this time around. Sprays easily into cracks and crevices, making it the ideal choice for refinishing detailed pieces. i love how it look going on – so fun, like an adult version of Gak. Again, thanks for the advice. Ready Strip: Ready Strip got high marks for its thick formula and easy cleanup, but our testers were divided on its effectiveness.Our expert, Andy Olenick, praised it for removing multiple layers of lead paint (even in nooks and crannies) after an overnight wait, while DIYer Natasha Thomas wished it had been tougher on the varnish, latex, and spray paint on her antique chairs. Hard work but the end product is Oh so Fabulous! I can’t wait to see it. I needed its drawers to store all sorts of family things like those gym membership cards I rarely use, or the computer cords that belong to some contraption lost somewhere in my house. I will definitely be getting me some Citristrip. What a great post Kate! . I wish I knew about this before. Great to know that there are products out there that take paint layers off of your dresser without taking years off of your life!! Or clean socks on muddy feet. Citristrip® gel stays wet and active for up to 24 hours, allowing you to strip multiple layers in one step. I do want to note: we loved Citristrip. My other thought is to purchase a heat gun for door frames. Girl you can write! :) Informative and oh so funny. Please don’t sue me, I have no money anyway. When engaging in any form of stripping, furniture or otherwise, it’s a good idea to use protection. For the tougher spots, I used my five-in-one tool to scrape. Not only was that post informative, but also very clever! I've always, Who’s spending time getting organized this month, http://shannahhayley.blogspot.com/2010/03/pretty-drawers.html. More on why later. Your email address will not be published.*. The work of a paint stripper is to remove the old paint from wood or metal surface. I literally found myself crying in an unfinished closet that day. To the drawers I applied the Citristrip. wow, so cool that citristrip worked for you…maybe I’ll try it again. I am totally in love with it! Citristrip: This wood stripper is an orange gel, best on furniture details and flat surfaces since it is thin. Tub" to the compare list. Always felt I was shortening my life whenever I breathed the stuff. Then I tried this little stainless steel brush and it helped a lot, but not quite enough. I love it! It was a disaster! Kate. And can’t wait to see the finished product! Thanks for the tip. And indeed, this product features exceptional characteristics. It is just too cold in the garage. I’m glad to hear the more “natural” paint stripper worked so well (even though it took longer) Can’t wait to see what the finished dresser looks like. I am going to try the citristrip. Who knew paint stripping could be so entertaining! wow that does seem messy, but thanks for finding out which works better! I am totally a fan of the Citristrip stuff too. Your post title is a hoot! I know this in an old post, but I have a piece of furniture that I plan to strip and I was wondering if you have used a heat gun to strip vs. chemical methods and what do you think about it? Good to know there’s a better option! It was fabulous! Those of you who have stripped paint before know this is not any fun by any definition. Thnx a bunch. Why would I go to all this trouble if I’m just going to glaze/paint it again ? I am so grateful for your info…is someone paying you for this or are you normally so generous with your time & effort???!! I was planning on doing a “test” to figure out which one to use and now you saved me the trouble. Love the stuff. Citristrip 64 oz. The remover that we are going to highlight is the Citri-Strip Paint and Varnish Stripping option, which is noted as being a Number One Best Seller on Amazon.. This is certainly the way to go!! I’m on the hunt for a dresser like that for the bedroom… no luck yet. * So after I had finished scraping, and the dresser had fully dried, the next day I attacked with even more Citristrip. I’ve done a tutorial on it here: http://shannahhayley.blogspot.com/2010/03/pretty-drawers.html. I am glad you found one you like (if I’m brave enough, I’ll follow your lead!). I love the dresser look you’re going after, can’t wait for further instructions. Hopefully one involving less swearing & throwing of tools! PeelAway 1 is our budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive heat gun described above. Thanks for doing this! I don’t exactly have the shabby look around here, but I was thinking of hanging it over my bed since my blogging friends told me my current picture no longer matches my changed up room. Cant wait to see your finished paint job! Good luck with the next step. i am going to try the citrus one as well. Thanks for the inspiration! You have to wait longer but your not decreasing your life span either! I will use it next time! thank you! :). Well, when I saw the title of this post, I had to come over and see what you were talking about! In the left corner, weighing in at 32 fluid ounces was the old school KleanStrip, famous for its speed and paint crushing abilities. It completely removed all of the thick enamel coating on my birch wood cabinets. We used Citristrip on our kitchen floor that was covered in mastic and two VERY ugly layers of linoleum. 72 ... Sunnyside 65732A Multi-Strip ADVANCED Paint & Varnish Remover, Quart. That post was perfect for me! I’m with Katie – has anyone used CitriStrip on stain/shiny finish of unknown origin (not painted)? I can’t wait to see the finished product! Thanks! Good to know that the kinder, safer stripper won out. Our Good Senator as Guest Speaker on Polytechnic Univer... Universal Health Care. I’ve printed your post and plan to go with the Citristrip. I list this as a last resort for removing paint from wood because it is a methyl based solvent and is much harsher than even lacquer thinner, more flammable, harsher on the skin and worse fumes. This may seem a bit odd but I actually like the look of the dresser after one application of Klean Strip! And, Cindy T, thanks for the bonus tip of adding plastic wrap over the top to discourage evaporation. you are too funny. Don’t ask me what the hairy heck I was thinking when I tried this but it was late, everything was closed and I probably had inhaled far to many paint fumes that evening. I wanted to transform this little dresser into something with a little more personality and a Provencal feel. alisha says: June 18, 2010 at . I used Citristrip a few years ago and loved it. Thanks so much I was looking for a good review on citrusstrip that I could trust. When we first bought our house we started sanding the trim to prep for paint and it was chipping off so I (a completely inexperienced DIYer) decided “Hey, lets put paint stripper on ALL the door jambs” while my boyfriend was at work. Holy moly will that brush ever be the biggest goopie mess you’ve ever seen in your life! I’m out to make this dresser look like a less rustic version of this: *Necessary disclaimer to CMA: This is NOT a paid endorsement of Citristrip. We’re redoing a former junker of a desk for my college-aged niece. For full disclosure of all blog policies regarding comments, advertising, copyright, sponsored links, guest submissions, and other matters, please look here. P.S. Preface: I had a great post all written about how to use CitriStrip effectively just like I have done in the past, but things often don’t turn out exactly like you plan. Old school chemicals vs. nouveau citrus paint peelers. Great post and super informative. Once the weather breaks, I want to strip & repaint EVERYTHING :) That being said it has pros and cons. Reply. Does the same happen to you? i have used zip-strip and refinisher before and though they work i can feel the insides of my nose burning and i know that is not a good sign. So thank you…you rock! More Products Carsen 42 in. I can’t wait until I see your finished dresser. Flammable. To me, painting over it would have felt like putting on dirty socks after a shower. Then I let it sit for several hours to do its business undisturbed. I have a little bedside cabinet project I keep delaying b/c I don’t want to break the furniture :-). PS- I meant to type, “Uh oh.” Not “Oh oh”. Thank you for your inspirational site and next time I’m just going to Home Depot with your products rec’s. I loved that it wasn’t too strong and safer than other strippers. Especially not the cheap stuff haha, but lesson learned! I’m anxious to see your finished product. I love your blog! New to all this painting stuff. i have a dresser that i would LOVE LOVE to do this to but i’m a total chicken and big projects using stripper stuff make me scared. Can’t wait to see the finished product. The name of your post is comical! :) Hopefully it will work for me? I’m really glad you posted this. I’m thoroughly impressive with that pink stuff. I scored an amazing antique desk on Craigslist and plan to strip it before repainting. Sunnyside 65732A Multi-Strip ADVANCED Paint & Varnish Remover, Quart 7.1 6.6 7.2 Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Your title had me smiling. It has a pleasant citrus smell and is biodegradable. However, since it was stained we had to use Multi-Strip. I need to get that black linoleum residue off of there somehow….I want to paint the floor white. This dresser’s proportions were perfect and its price was right ! It’s taking forever to get old paint off a desk I am re-doing. After writing the post I went to shoot a video of the process and even though I did the same process I always do it didn’t get the job done. Can’t wait to see the after picture! Use CITRISTRIP 's all-purpose stripping gel to remove multiple layers of latex and oil-based paint, varnish, lacquer, enamel, polyurethane, shellac, acrylics and epoxy from wood, metal and masonry surfaces. Citristrip Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel. Count me as another fan who is grateful to you for doing this comparison test. I tossed around the idea of completely stripping the wood with Citristrip, but it made me tired just thinking about it. It keeps it damp longer and definitely speeds things up. ;) Can’t believe it took so many steps to get all that paint off! your hard work will certainly be worth it when you finish- you’d pay tons of money for that look from a store. A better smelling way to strip multiple layers of paint outdoors and indoors, the gel clings well to vertical surfaces and stays active for up to 24 hours. It’s so hard to pick and choose which pieces we are going to keep for ourselves and the ones to put out in our little shops. :-). Whew!..I got tired looking at all that work.It reminds me of child birth.You see (man) Love (man) carry baby in tummy ,then strip down ( delivery room) & voila!! Unfortunately, after reading about your labors, I can understand why furniture gets painted over and over and over again. Now we have beautiful pine plank floors with lots of character. Enter the two contenders. Ooh, I can’t wait to see how your dresser turns out. Oh thanks!!! I’m about to take on a similar project for my new (old) dining room table! thanks for doing the test work for me so i know it will work! Use CITRISTRIP® Paint and Varnish Stripping and Removing Paste to remove multiple layers of dried latex and oil-based paint, varnish, lacquer, polyurethane and shellac from wood, metal and masonry surfaces. I have an entire bedroom set to refinish and both types are sitting in my basement to try. Toodles! “Stripper residue” sounds gross, on so many levels. I also did this as an experiment and found the same results and conclusions. Click to add item "CITRISTRIP® Paint & Varnish Stripping & Removing Paste, 64 oz. I am a Scarlett girl through and through so I truly appreciated her interjection on the matter. To strip old paint, apply a thick coat of remover uniformly over the surface of a section with an inexpensive paintbrush. I’ve never stripped (paint) before. Looks like I’ll be making a trip to HD today. What a great post! Or something sort of like that. Anyway, great stripping info. This dresser was the perfect candidate for a little experiment I call ‘The Patina Project’. I love the dresser that you are trying to mimic. It was the perfect fit for my mud room niche by the back door. was a pain in the neck! :) This is a beautiful dresser! Really good to know about Citristrip, and yet again, I’m uber jealous of your TWENTY DOLLAR thrift store find! i hate using something that’s toxic, and i’m extremely sensitive to the fumes from those things. Underneath was what I was looking for, a nice honey tone wood. Note to self …use citristrip! My pet peeve is when one uses “there” for “their”, “your” for “you’re”, etc. I just had flashbacks of stripping a table with a thousand crevices, though-so nothing with crevices ;), You are brave and I am in awe…..but more impressively, girl, you can write. Thanks for all the fabulous ideas! If you want the citristrip to work better/faster just lay some plastic bags or plastic dropcloth right over the stripper. stripping is a dirty business, but someone’s gotta do it! I vote for non-toxic hands down! paint, I’m sure is different than varnish. Love this post, too funny! 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,818. (Oh oh, will I start getting even more spam now that I typed the word, “stripper”??) LOL Then I spray painted it a very shiny silver after seeing so many inspiration photos of such. I love that you did this… I was just about to tackle a project and was wondering about Citristrip… My project is and old cabinet in the main bathroom.. there are layers upon layers and I soooo need to strip it.. problem being.. Many of you are thinking by now, geez louise, that looks like one big messy project. Getting in the crevices is not so easy, nor fun. I just purchased a dresser off Craig’s List and was wondering where to get started. . As God as my witness . So I bought this little dresser many months ago from Craigslist for twenty buckaroos. I really enjoy your blog. :) I can’t wait to see the end result! =-). Products Overview Paint & Varnish Stripper Aerosol Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel Tub Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel so glad to know of the new kid on the block. I removed very resistant paint with this method. I always use citristrip. I was actually in home depot yesterday looking at both these products and trying to decide if the citristrip would work! Nauseating at times. I’m using citrus trip now but am having a rough time removing the excess, how do you remove the cacky mess? And thanks for the side by side review! I am getting ready to finish a piece of furniture I have that needs a new look. Citristrip QCSG801 Paint & Varnish Stripping Gel. I had a great armoire, and it was so tough to strip…the table that is. I used citristrip to strip the carpet adhesive off hardwood floors in 4 rooms and a hallway. Worth every minute:-) Lead very bad. I also appreciate your correct word usage/spelling. Thanks so much for introducing me to the kinder, gentler stripper! The sander is not stripping away the plaster…. I want it! and this way you get the fun of making it EXACTLY what you want! lol. Check out my blog for more info. Lightning Stripper is a non-caustic, methylene chloride based paint stripper, excellent for removing most types of decorative paints and some industrial paint systems. I know, that might sound silly, because I love to refinish and paint furniture. OH that brings back bad memories of stripping the antique desk. You can often recognize varnish by looking at the finish -- it tends to be heavy, is often amber in color and you may see brush strokes, which are usually absent in … If I ever tackle a project that needs it, I’d hate to use the one that you had a problem with on the sides, in addition to the smell. It works with a wide variety of paints, including latex … I love to paint furniture but I have never used anything to take the paint off. Have you ever used a heat gun, CG? So funny, I am getting ready to show a post about this very stripper…citistrip…I love it! I just need to research if it can strip stained wood or not also to clean up some old dressers I have. Unpopular with the greener public for its toxic reputation and the methylene chloride pumping through its veins. I was not sure what this post was about when I saw it in the reader but I am glad at least the citristrip worked for you. I’ve never tried Citristrip before, but I’m going to look for it the next time I have to strip any furniture. lol!! I love the play by play. I have tackled many a paint project and agree with the idea of taking the paint off before adding more on top. Can’t wait to see the final product. Anyway, I’ll start with Citristrip. who knew it would be so enjoyable to learn about stripping… ha. Maybe I’ll give it another go…that is when I have about 200 hours of spare time! But you have encouraged me…and I have my office floor to do. I am so happy you posted this! Remove the softened paint with a plastic scraper (Image 1). The longer it stays on, the more layers are removed (up to 24 hours). I’m not sure how to patina yet. I gotta tell you, I just tried the 50/50 mix solution for the first time. And I’m totally excited to see what you do with it :). A powerful, industrial-strength remover but with a citrus scent, Citristrip Gel stays wet and active for up to 24 hours, allowing you to strip multiple layers in one step. ~judi ;) I love this story. © 2009-2021 Centsational Style, all rights reserved.Centsational Girl and Centsational are legally registered trademarks.Site by Roundhouse Designs, Weekend links are live and include some handy tips, New ladder bookshelves and plants in my studio! I’d definitely go with the other. I love reading your blog! And it was. Style: Multi-StripSize Name: Gallon Verified Purchase. But this time, I was dealing with multiple layers. 86 List List Price $17.79 $ 17 . . After about four hours, this started to happen. gail. Great job and loved the title! Good luck with the project. Love all of your step by step pictures! Citristrip!! I've been using citri-strip for years, but cleaning up afterwards, especially in tight areas around ornate speaker grills, etc. Thanks for doing this for us…I hate stripping using that chemical stuff so I’ll give the Citristrip a try. Never thought i’ld enjoy a post on strippers lol looking forward to the finished product! Trust me on this one…I stripped all 23 doors in my house and had it down to a science on the last one. Wow, I am sold!! Just brush on thin layer and wait for an hour to get chemical dry and react with paint. For even the newest DIY’er, CITRISTRIP® is the effective brand of removers that is pleasant to use because it has a fresh citrus scent. Your website is awesome. Whew, what a job! I haven’t stripped for years (LOL) but when I did I used the old stuff. … How do you go about painting a vintage piece with a stain and poly finish? Where was citristrip when I refinished my dinning room table and chairs!? Plus, who doesn’t love a stripper with a heart of gold story? Thank you so much for this post – I am going with Citristrip next time for sure! So I brought it home and tolerated its chippy white paint job for many moons until it dawned on me. :), Awesome! Yes Claudia, try the Citrustrip, it worked well for me! After applying Multi-Strip with either brush, spray or roller, wipe away from surfaces that are not intended for paint removal with a cloth. ... Click to add item "Sunnyside® Back to Nature® Multi-Strip™ Advanced Professional Paint Rem..." to the compare list. That style would make a nice statement piece in an otherwise neutral room! Amazing. If it does then maybe I will try your technique? Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial, CG!! I happen to have a bottle of the “orange goodness” in my garage and a few huge projects to use it on. I did a quick, cheap and easy (all good things, right?) I’ll be working on my thrift find and send you a pic of end product.Thanks for the encouragement. So much to my delight when I read “its drawers to store…”, “its chippy white paint job…” You’d be amaze how many awful blog writers are out there! Not only that, stripping paint is extremely labor intensive – this project took at least five hours just to scrape off all these layers of paint. It requires plenty of care for proper disposal of the paint scrapings and stripper residue. ;), I know you’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a beautiful piece. The original hardwood floors not only had adhesive but layers and layers of paint in some spots and it all came up insanely easy! Good luck on it and I hope it works out well for you. I can see why you bought this wonderful little dresser. thank you for this boost!!! ugh. “National Integrated Cancer Control Act” It allows the stripper to work longer before it dries/evaporates. This is simply my humble but sometimes loudmouth opinion of a comparison of these two products in these circumstances. It Dumond Chemicals, Inc. 3332 Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover, 1 Quart. Shop CitriStrip 32-fl oz Regular Stripper Paste in the Paint Strippers & Removers department at Lowe's.com. A high-quality product […] Then go back awhile later and lift the plastic wrap off. I am currently redoing my stairs : pulling old carpet, sanding and the works. A better smelling way to strip multiple layers of paint outdoors and indoors, the gel clings well to vertical surfaces and stays active for up to 24 hours. But don’t quote me on that. and my table has no lead- i bought a lead test. I can’t wait to see the finished project! I have been redoing a table and using some spray that is really strong but WORKS! I just filled all the holes with paintable wood filler, then sanded the putty down after it was dry. Can’t wait to see it! We have also used Back to Nature MultiStrip very successfully in our kitchen mini-redo & other projects. I love how you’ve documented each step so far! If the finish you're trying to remove isn't varnish, you may be able to strip it with a solvent and sidestep the trouble of using caustic chemicals. They give me an instant migraine. Premium removers, Green Strip and paint-related products for pros and average Joes. Ugh, the horror stories! Cute post! Free delivery with $45 order. After it was completely stripped, I took to my sander to give the dresser a smooth-as-a-baby’s bottom finish and prep it for its new paint job. PEEL AWAY 1 PAINT REMOVER. I used citristrip to strip the carpet adhesive off hardwood floors in 4 rooms and a hallway. Conclusion: after these two strippers duked it out on the same layers of paint, I have to vote Citristrip for all my future uses, even though it takes a lot longer to work (up to 24 hours). Wish me luck!! I highly recommend it. An, Your staircase wall space is the perfect spot for, Weekend links are live and include this nature ins, My fascination with relief artwork continues... on, One design movement caused by the pandemic is the, Who else is loving the return of green cabinets? Paint and Varnish Stripping Paste Non-NMP Model# HCG740 $ 18 53 $ 18 53. Now in the process of prettifying this piece, I hope you remember to lavish some attention on the inside, too!! Since my ultimate plan was to give it a rustic antique French country look, I boldly decided to strip all those layers off. There were so many layers of paint that I think by the time I got down to the wood, the tables circumference was a full inch smaller. Ooh, I just love the dresser – and how I love awesome Craig’s List finds! Can’t wait to see your rustic paint job. This does what it says it does. ... Non-NMP. woo-hoo! Lol…so funny, and yet informative at the same time :). thanks for the product comparision. If you didn't get every single bit cleaned out, it would come back and bite you during refinishing. The Citristrip cut that gooey mess and removed it. Wish I had tried Citristrip a few years ago. Such good info for my future endeavors too. the1829farmhouse.blogspot.com, Great find on that dresser! $11.72 $ 11. Thanks! Well, I’m not a big believer in adding layer upon layer of paint to furniture. YOU”RE THE BEST!!! I’m loving the legs on it-just gorgeous and for $20! Paint can usually be removed from these surfaces the easiest with a paint stripper such as Klean Strip Stripper. T, Dimensional art as decorative display! drawer liner that really makes the piece much more personal and fun. 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