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Wed, Aug 17, 11 at 19:32
| I got down to this layer from three above just by using CitriStrip, better than I thought. But now the original paint (when it was applied I don't know but it's the first coat evident) is much harder to remove. Ideally, I would like to avoid harsh solvents but is it that or nothing? (sanding is not possible or desired). thanks. |
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- Posted by christophern (My Page) on Fri, Aug 19, 11 at 5:36
| I don't think you have any choice if sanding is not an option |
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| Remove the treads and take have them professionaly striped and sanded. Sanding is the oonly way I know to get past that last layer to the grain of the wood. I am rebuilding my staircase and will have to strip multiple layers off. I then plan to sand the remainder off. You may also be able to flip the stair tread and use the other side. |
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