Varnish remover
#1
07-31-05, 10:00 AM
Varnish remover
I have purchased my first home.
The house was built in 1955 and the original cabinets are there and are in good shape.
Problem: I think they are pine? They have really dark knotches
in the wood. They are covered with some type of thick varnish. My stepfather says that sanding would take forever.
Question: What would be the fastest and most effective varnish remover
to use?
After removing the varnish, I plan to Kiltz then paint.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
The house was built in 1955 and the original cabinets are there and are in good shape.
Problem: I think they are pine? They have really dark knotches
in the wood. They are covered with some type of thick varnish. My stepfather says that sanding would take forever.
Question: What would be the fastest and most effective varnish remover
to use?
After removing the varnish, I plan to Kiltz then paint.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#2
07-31-05, 10:37 AM
Clean and degrease them extremely well, sand them to remove any drips and imperfections if you want, then prime with Zinsser bullseye 123 in the depot or paint store[tint toward finish color]
No sanding or removal of finish required. If there are no imperfections you do not need to sand. Do a search for "painting kitchen cabinets" for help on that part of the project.
No sanding or removal of finish required. If there are no imperfections you do not need to sand. Do a search for "painting kitchen cabinets" for help on that part of the project.
#3
07-31-05, 02:30 PM
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I would sand them to promote adhesion. You don't have to sand them 'forever', or until they are bare. At least scuff them for more 'tooth' for the primer to grip on to.
Last edited by prowallguy; 08-01-05 at 05:11 AM.
#7
08-01-05, 03:32 PM
I have said it before ----20 years or so ago I used 123 on some glass windows in someones garage. These windows were painted on the inside with the 123 and never topcoated. I see them once a week. The 123 is still on and going nowhere. As far as the knots go ----there is already at least one coat of varnish probably more. They will not bleed through 
Thank you joneq for your input.
Thank you joneq for your input.
