These safety items plus respirators will give you some protection from paint strippers’ toxic fumes. You’ll also want to protect surfaces from which you don’t want to remove any paint—including the ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

Learn how to remove paint from wood safely to reveal the natural grain underneath or prep it for a fresh coat. Proper inspection of wood is crucial before removing paint to avoid wasteful work on ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...

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