Using a Heat Gun to Strip Paint and Restore an Antique Door (TFG 05)
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2021
- What is an easy way to strip paint? Use a heat gun! It's chemical-free, dust-free, and safe for the environment. See how Brian works on restoring this antique wooden door. It's cheaper than using stripper and safer than using sandpaper.
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I love this. Things mean so much more when you take something old, with a story and a person who took the time to make it, and bring it back to life.
Agreed, and we were able to help out a friend at the same time. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product!
That door is going to be gorgeous. I want to see it when it's done.
Its wonderful to see you restore that beautiful door instead of tossing it.
Something's are worth the time and effort. We will upload the finished door soon. :)
Great hack for stripping that old door. I worked as a millworker in Louisiana specializing in restoring and replicating old trim and doors in Antebellum homes along the Mississippi River in the 80's. I wish had known this procedure back then. Well done!
Damn that’s satisfying 🤤
Hi. Do you have to get every last trace of paint off with the gun? I'm struggling to remove all the paint from my door. Hoping I can sand the last stubborn bits
You can sand the last bits yes. Normally the heat gun takes 90-95% off and then a quick sanding removes the rest.
@@FlannelFarms Thank you :-)
My pleasure. Let me know how it turns out!
hi there! what brand heat gun is this?
Hey April! It is a Dewalt. www.dewalt.com/product/d26950/heat-gun
I believe I bought it from lowes. 50-60 bucks if memory serves.
Will it work on latex paint?
Yes sir, very well. Latex basically turns to rubber, almost like a melted balloon. It bubbles and scrapes off very easily.
@@FlannelFarms Thanks for your reply.
Gladly sir. Let me know how your project works out!
@@FlannelFarms Will be working on a wood door.
i think, by the mid 1900's, lead paints were largely reserved for the upper echelon, as it was considered the "good stuff" and was more expensive than other widely available options, so unless it's a super fancy home it probably won't have lead paint fortunately
That's a good general rule, and by the 70s it was out completely. Considering the nanny state of things, we wanted to make sure our bases were covered. Thanks for the info!