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HappyHunter · **Posted: 03-10-2008 , 12:37 PM** #11

Hi lemencass, yes I intend to put the unit over a radiator, thanks.

I have come to enjoy stripping (wood ;) ) I do use a chemical paint stripper though, so not sure how eco friendly I am doing that. One should be very careful using chemical paint strippers as they burn the skin and will damage other surfaces if they are spilt. Wear protective gloves and avoid splashing, keep children and pets away from the work area.

I have removed white paint from teak windows and recoated them with wood protector outside, will post a photo of the finished product soon.

I use sanding blocks like these to do the sanding and I find them easier on the fingers and the wood:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...TL._SS500_.jpg

and this is the wax:

http://www.lenehans.ie/lenehans/Imag...ail/228100.jpg

If only I'd known about the wax last year I might have saved myself a load of heartache varnishing skirting boards and door frames.

Also there are some great tools to assist with stripping paint like this shave hook:

http://www.arro.ie/31239.jpg

Also it is advisable to use a lint free cloth or cloths for doing the waxing.

Thanks Mags - It was really easy and I enjoyed doing it.

	Posted: 03-10-2008 , 12:37 PM #11
HappyHunter Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the Sticks, North Castlecomer, County Kilkenny Posts: 399	Hi lemencass, yes I intend to put the unit over a radiator, thanks. I have come to enjoy stripping (wood ;) ) I do use a chemical paint stripper though, so not sure how eco friendly I am doing that. One should be very careful using chemical paint strippers as they burn the skin and will damage other surfaces if they are spilt. Wear protective gloves and avoid splashing, keep children and pets away from the work area. I have removed white paint from teak windows and recoated them with wood protector outside, will post a photo of the finished product soon. I use sanding blocks like these to do the sanding and I find them easier on the fingers and the wood: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...TL._SS500_.jpg and this is the wax: http://www.lenehans.ie/lenehans/Imag...ail/228100.jpg If only I'd known about the wax last year I might have saved myself a load of heartache varnishing skirting boards and door frames. Also there are some great tools to assist with stripping paint like this shave hook: http://www.arro.ie/31239.jpg Also it is advisable to use a lint free cloth or cloths for doing the waxing. Thanks Mags - It was really easy and I enjoyed doing it.