Paint stripping

[DIYspanner]

I'm attempting to remove the gloss paint from the bannister handrail and spindles but its proving difficult.

I bought the house, a 2003 build, last year. The previous owner painted through prior to sale.

I using this stripper solution which has very good reviews. The newer paint peeled off no bother but the original coat is proving very difficult.

Is possible that the spindles and handrail were factory coated with other than paint?

I tried using a heat gun but the original finish does not blister up, merely scrapes of in little patches.

 

[jacko555]

Modern paint strippers aren't as good as they used to be, as the dcm has been removed.

You can still get it. I used this:

Paint Stripper - Strip Away Pro (professional users only)

Paint Stripper - Strip Away Pro (professional users only). Please note that all purchasers of Strip Away Pro will need to sign a one off

paintman.co.uk

I signed the email form saying I was a sole trader and it was delivered.

Read the safety sheets. It tore through the paint the modern stuff couldn't.

Note: may cause cancer

 

[DIYspanner]

Thanks for the comment!

The bannister section is the shortest of three I intend to strip so as you suggest, may have to invest in something more potent to get the paint removed.

 

[DIYspanner]

Have made progress by giving the spindles another coat of the SF solution then using a heat gun and small brass wire brush to scrub off the original layer. A rather laborious task.

I'm now considering using exterior dark brown gloss to paint the entire staircase wood work. That way I just need to sand the existing white gloss finish and paint over.