IF YOU'RE trying to rediscover
the beautiful wood grain
underneath that old chair or
planning to give a table a new
look with a fresh coat of paint,
you'll probably start with a paint
stripper.

Liquid or gel paint removers
made with methylene chloride are
fast, safe and easy to use if you
follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.

They work by expanding the
resins and oils in the old finish or
paint film. Removal time can vary
from five to 45 minutes — depen-
ding on the type of finish.

Hoine improvement experts

provide these tips -

Getting ready

Before you begin your project,
make sure. that you wear the ap-
propriate clothing: a long-sleeved
shirt, pants, socks, shocs, a cap
and chemical-resistant gloves.

You’ll also want to have the
following materials on hand: paint
brushes, a scraper, toothbrush,
steel wool pads, metal cans,
burlap and newspapers or a drop
cloth to catch any drippings.

You'll need plenty of ventila-
tion. In fact, the best place ‘to
complete -your project is in a
shaded area outside.

Avoid working indoors if
possible. If you must work inside,
make sure the area is properly
ventilated by opening windows
and doors. A fan can help to in-
crease the flow of air.

In addition, it is important that
you take frequent breaks. If you
feel nausea, headache, dizziness or
lightheadedness, leave the work

. area immediately and return only

_when the symptoms disappear and

the area’s ventilation is improved.

Completing the project

Now that you have the proper

clothing and workplace, you can
begin your project.

To reduce possible back strain
and to prevent your work from

Remember this winter.

| Don’t be left in the cold
next winter.

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Safety is the best refinishing tool
touching the floor, elevate it on — sticky substance that is difficult to
saw horses. Remove as much of remove.
the hardware as possible and Leave the area and get some
cover any remaining hardware fresh air while the remover is do-
with masking tape. ing its job. 11 usually takes about
Before opening the paint 15 to 20 minutes for the remover
remover, make sure that you’ve to work; check the label for the
read all of the instructions on the time required for your specific
container. Open it carefully; some project.
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How much to use toothpick or an old toothbrush
can remove sludge from those
The amount of paint remover hard-to-reach carved or grooved
required varies depending on the SUfTaCes. ;
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tion. As a rule of thumb, one wool pad can remove any remain-
chair with a clear finish would re- 98 traces of the stripper and
quire approximately one quart; allow the new finish to adhere
100 square feet would require one correctly.
gallon.
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