Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Painted Cabinets

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Expert: - 8/28/2007


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Hello, my house was built in 1997, our kitchen has painted cabinets, what would you suggest I use to remove paint so I can stain them?
Thank you,
Diana

Answer
Hi Diana
Nice to hear from you.
Unfortunately if the paint is original, the cupboards will be paint grade.
This means that they were made to be painted only.
If they were originally wood and you painted them, you will have to use paint stripper.
A horendous job and one I personally would not tackle.
Sorry, but thats the way it is. I would hate to see you try this with disappointing results.
Kind Regards
Eileen

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