Can Rattan Furniture Be Stripped of Ugly Paint Jobs?? - Collecting Tiki

T TikiVato Tiki Socialite Whittier, CA Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 519	T TikiVato Posted posted on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 7:55 PM I use to collect antiques in the 70's. I have stripped many painted antiques made of oak. On difficult jobs, my antique dealer would send the work out to painting strippers. They are not cheap but it will save you lots of work and they do excellent work. I googled "paint stripping San Francisco" and found a few restorers in your area. It won't hurt to call them and get an estimate. If they are cost prohibited, google "Soy Gel Eco-Friendly Paint Stripper". It is not as toxic as most strippers but if you do use any paint stripper, make sure it is outdoors and use a mask and eye wear. The furniture is awesome. I would consider taking Lodge's suggestion. Good luck with your project.

I use to collect antiques in the 70's. I have stripped many painted antiques made of oak. On difficult jobs, my antique dealer would send the work out to painting strippers. They are not cheap but it will save you lots of work and they do excellent work. I googled "paint stripping San Francisco" and found a few restorers in your area. It won't hurt to call them and get an estimate.
If they are cost prohibited, google "Soy Gel Eco-Friendly Paint Stripper". It is not as toxic as most strippers but if you do use any paint stripper, make sure it is outdoors and use a mask and eye wear.
The furniture is awesome. I would consider taking Lodge's suggestion.
Good luck with your project.

Post #543659 by TikiVato on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 7:55 PM