paint strippers
Chemical finish dissolvers
Paint strippers are chemical products that dissolve or soften paint, varnish, and other finishes so they can be scraped away: Apply the paint stripper and wait twenty minutes before scraping.
They range from harsh solvent-based formulas to gentler citrus or soy-based alternatives.
Also called paint removers.
Circulation of fresh air
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- eye protectionGear shielding your vision
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
protective gear · chemical burns · skin contact · inhalation · toxicity · flammable · corrosive · carcinogenic
Tool for removing buildup
- heat gunDevice emitting directed warmth
- pasteThick sticky substance
- dwell timeDuration spent somewhere
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
wash · rinse · reapply · coverage · containment · test patch
Chlorinated organic solvent
- sodium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline compound
- potassium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline KOH compound
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- bio-basedDerived from living matter
enzymatic · lye · dimethyl sulfoxide · phenol
Movable room objects
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
- vintageQuality from past eras
architectural · millwork · molding · trim · cabinets · doors · mantels · balustrades
ventilation
Circulation of fresh air
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- eye protectionGear shielding your vision
fumes · protective gear · chemical burns · skin contact · inhalation · toxicity · flammable · corrosive · carcinogenic · hazardous waste
scraper
Tool for removing buildup
- heat gunDevice emitting directed warmth
- pasteThick sticky substance
- dwell timeDuration spent somewhere
neutralizer · wash · rinse · reapply · coverage · containment · test patch
dichloromethane
Chlorinated organic solvent
- sodium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline compound
- potassium hydroxideCorrosive alkaline KOH compound
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
bio-based · enzymatic · lye · dimethyl sulfoxide · phenol
furniture
Movable room objects
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
vintage · architectural · millwork · molding · trim · cabinets · doors · mantels · balustrades · veneer
scraping
Rubbing away material
- peelingComing off in strips
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- wire brushTool with metal bristles
abrasion · blister · lift · soften · dissolve · neutralize · wash off · recoat · buff · steel wool
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- paintingwatercolor, oils, watercolors, acrylics, gouache