How To Remove Paint From Wood Garage Door

Wood trim on a house is lovely until it isn t anymore.

How to remove paint from wood garage door.

Exposure to rain wind and sunlight causes paint on wooden garage doors to eventually require removal. Simply using improper painting techniques can cause paint to appear scaly and unattractive. I had five doors to paint front two doors one side door and two wooden storm doors but this diy project was doomed from the start. 30 minutes to 24 hours removal.

If you want to avoid stripping lead paint from a door with chemicals a safe way to do it is to heat the paint with an infrared heat pad. My friend holly was sweet enough to offer to help me paint. You can remove stubborn debris with a nylon scrub brush before giving it time to air dry completely. To remove paint from the wood garage door start by cleaning the door to remove dirt and mud lay down a piece of cloth to catch falling paint chips cover all the intact areas of the door and use a scraper to strip off all cracking paint.

Lay a few old newspapers or a plastic tarp at the base of the garage door to catch any falling chips of paint. Avoid using a torch. Scrape off the paint with a plastic scraper and use an abrasive pad and mineral spirits to remove any lingering residue. You can scorch the wood or start a fire.

Use a garden hose to spray the garage door and get rid of any dirt or grime. This wood stripper is an orange gel best on furniture details and flat surfaces since it is thin. Our house is almost 20 years old. The week we were supposed to start on the doors her son came down with scarlet fever.

Excessive moisture compels paint on exterior wood to peel while blistering paint is a result of extreme temperatures. A inch coat removes up to seven layers of paint.