Post #543607 by Lodge 9 on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 3:27 PM

A good paint stripper will take the paint off, the problem will be getting the corners and tight places.
paint stripper may loosen any glue that was used though. you may be better off to paint them a natural color and then use a gel stain to "antique" it. then finish it with a varnish to seal it. Do a sample before you tackle the whole. Good luck!