What are the different types of stripping techniques?
There are three ways to strip furniture: Chemical hand stripping – Chemical hand stripping is the least stressful on wood and joints. A chemical is brushed on, soaks into the finish, and softens it so it can be removed carefully with scrapers and steel wool. Dip stripping – Dip stripping involves submerging your pieces into a harsh chemical that softens the finish and the glue. It is then transferred to a water bath to rinse off the finish. This process tends to dry out the wood making it rough and grey. The glue is left brittle and no longer bonds well. Power sanding – Power sanding is usually impractical because it only removes the finish from flat areas and leaves swirl patterns in the wood.
