· When thick multiple coats of paint exist; a heat gun can remove the bulk of what is on the surface, reducing the amount of paint that is left to remove, as well as the amount of “Stripper” that is used. · However the use of a heat gun posses significant health and...
Shaving is a technique where by the “4 Edged Blade” is used to remove ultra thin layers of timber to reduce or remove timber blemishes. The following are typical examples of the types of blemish that shaving is useful for: Furred grain, Scorch marks, Cross...
Grain Enhancing is done to remove or improve water stains, mould, rust marks, sun bleach or dip strip blanch. NOTE: Due to grain damage that already exists with “Sun bleached” or “Dip stripped” timber, this process can sometimes cause the grain to fur. In these cases...
The following is an explanation of a number of possible “Unforeseen Stripping Results” with our recommended first course of action to remedy them. Often the complete removal of the blemish is not necessary to improve the timber to an acceptable standard. Paint...
Where possible, scrub in the direction of the grain. Scrubbing too hard can damage the brushes by permanently bending the bristles. Keep the bristles free of gunge while the gunge is still wet. As the gunge builds up in the bristles, give the brush a sharp smack onto...
a. Always use a clean, dry, lint free, disposable cloth. Old towels are ideal. b. When removing stripping residues from the timber, always roll the cloth as you wipe to avoid pushing the residue back into the...
