How To Remove Paint From Wood Furniture. When all the paint is gone. Sanding using a hot air gun and chemical paint strippers.
Test the Paint for Lead. Start off easy and use plastic putty knives. So removing the sheen and a layer of undercoat is enough to re-paint.
If plain water on the rag doesnt do the trick progress to a gentle cleanser.
I then did a light hand sand with fine grit sand paper over the entire surface and cleaned it thoroughly with vinegar and water. Once you have all the paint removed then sand the area well and repaint. When all the paint is gone. Scrape the paint from the finished wood using a plastic putty knife.
