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Help with removing paint on trim

8 years ago

Hello-

I have a 90yr old home and the trim and doors and hardware are all original to the home. The trim is the big, blocky, darkly colored trim of the era. I want to remove a single layer of latex paint (& possibly a primer) that is on the trim and doors. Most likely painted within the last 10-15 years. The paint is chipping in a few places on the doors and trim. I have pulled a few pieces off to reveal the original un-sanded stain and varnish.

I want to remove the paint without harming the stain. I'm not as worried about the varnish as I can always put a new coat on. But the stain looks original (there is some unpainted trim in the kitchen as my reference) and I don't know that I could match it. I also will not be removing the trim as I do not want to risk damaging it or the walls. The doors can be removed but whatever I do with the trim has to be indoor friendly.

Any ideas on how I can break the bond on the paint and remove it without having to sand or use chemicals that will damage the stain?

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