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U am stripping my oak cabinets that are painted, as we speak. I have been so so tempted to just take it outside and hose it down. I was worried there would be water stains in the corner from not drying completely. Have you had any trouble with water stains?
Thank you for the tutorial!! My mom passed away in 2016 & I inherited her beautiful wood table. I want to update it but I’m scared to death!! Your tutorial really has helped me decide to give it a go!! Thank again & wish me luck😉
Just built myself woodworkers tool chest for in my workshop here in NZ and have just applied my first coat of milk paint (Black) needs another 2 more coats before I'm going to wax it! ...this video really set me at ease!!!
Citristrip is a chemical stripper. It can’t be poured down the drain. Check with your city for disposal methods. Maybe it can be put in the garbage or it may need to go to a hazardous waste disposal facility. Never rinse off a chemical stripper into your lawn.
Hosing down wood furniture and soaking it is not a good idea. You run the risk of the wood warping and splitting not to mention the drawers not fitting properly. I would never do this on a piece I was going to sell.
I have multiple cabinets I'm going to paint. I'm trying to figure out which product is best and how much to purchase. Most of the piece are raw/knotty pine. Any suggestions are appreciated!
I just wanted to thank you for your very informative video. I am a pretty experience fine furniture finisher but realized I have never worked with milk paint, never thinking I would need to, until now. As you don't know what you don't know I'm glad I found your invaluable advise...And you dresser looks terrific, all the best!
Yikes I cannot believe you hosed off the drawer 😱 the timber will swell and with time those drawers will be incredibly difficult to open and close. Never hose furniture.
10:41am Hi and thank you for this great video tutorial. I just thought I'd add a tip on using the Citrustrip: after you have painted on the stripper wrap the area in plastic wrap (I think you call it Saran Wrap in America) and that stops the paint stripper from drying out. You just put the plastic wrap on and then press out any air bubbles. Another thing which I always do is use mineral spirits on a soft cloth to wipe off all the gunk left behind by the mixture of old paint and the paint stripper, instead of running water over the piece to clean it. Lots of love from Amanda in Australia ❤️
Hallo! Wonderful video I have to say. Thank you so much. I didn't know half the things what you said about milk paint. I appreciate this help a lot. Thank you. <3
polyester based finishes on wood are pretty common. esters are broken down by strong alkali (e.g. the sodium hydroxide in oven cleaner). the disadvantage would be some woods with a high tannin content would darken when alkali is applied but you might be able to correct it after with oxalic acid (wood bleach/deck cleaner).
Love this haul! I do believe we have similar taste! Wish I could find similar goodies. Here in Southern California it's near impossible to find ironstone that doesn't cost your first-born. 😑Hopefully, you can post more lovelies soon! 🤗
Hi Danielle. I just now stumbled across your channel because of this video. I just LOVE this tutorial! I confess I've been wanting to try milk paint for some time but have been intimidated by it due to hearing how unpredictable it can be. You made all the steps so straightforward and easy to follow that now I guess I don't have any excuse not try it! BTW, this piece turned out gorgeous! Love the color you chose! On another note, I'm sad to see that you haven't posted in some months. I hope all is well with you and that you'll be back very soon! 💖
I just discovered you with this video. Great video that demonstrates how to use milk paint. 1st time I use milk paint. Will def be checking out the rest of your videos! Ty
I would like to see you compare a heavy duty oven cleaner and the citrus stripper with removing oil based enamel paint. That would be a better challenge.
I use both types and the way you explain both in such detail is so beneficial to those who are trying to learn the difference in the two types..awesome video!! People who are wanting to learn and understand these techniques need to watch your video!!!
