Remove Paint With Sander

• 1). Remove paint with an electric sander, using 80 grit sandpaper. The sandpaper will damage the wood if you hold it too long in one spot.
  
  
• 2). Work small, hard-to-get-to spots with a hand sander. Sanding is effective on large jobs but is not recommended for fine wood or furniture. It will cut into the wood.
  
  
• 3). Wipe off dust. Eliminate any remaining dust with a tacky cloth.
  
  

Remove Paint With Heat

• 1). Destroy the film of paint with a heat gun. Keep the gun moving at all times so the wood does not burn.
  
  
• 2). Use a wide, 3-inch to 5-inch, paint scrape before paint cools. Work in small areas and finish one area before going to the next. Repeat as many times as necessary.
  
  
• 3). Remove paint in cracks and small places with a 1-inch scraper or a wire brush. Sand any remaining paint with 150 grit sandpaper. Wash and let dry before painting.
  
  

Remove Paint With a Chemical Remover

• 1). Apply brush-on or spray-on paint remover. Brush-on works best for removing many layers; spray-on is easier if you have only a couple of layers.
  
  
• 2). Pour a small amount of chemical into a container with a lid. Apply to furniture with a 2-inch paintbrush. Brush in one direction and do not overlap.
  
  
• 3). Apply spray-on, wait and remove paint. Work on small areas at a time.
  
  
• 4). Use a 2-inch scraper to remove paint on the flat surface after the paint has set for the recommended time. Use rags, abrasive scouring pads or a medium stainless steel pad to remove paint in small places and around edges.
  
  
• 5). Sand the furniture lightly with 150 grit sandpaper to create smooth finish. Hose off any remover left on furniture.