Didn't want to strip with the heat gun without the windows open, so I blistered up a few areas, let it cool, then scraped. Which kept me occupied, I don't know if it will now be more or less difficult to strip the remainder. Certainly didn't do as good a job, but I got in the crevices well. May well have made it worse for myself later, but I consider it an experiment. Failure is always an option.
Planning to use chemical stripper, but first on doors outside, learn how to use it, then work with it inside. For now, patiently picking, knowing I have all the time needed to clear away the layers. Just three, as far as I can tell. Probably a base coat, mint green, then the glossy black. I wonder when it was first painted, and I suspect within the last 15 years, tops. This is a guess, but given that the whole front half of the house is still original wood finish, it seems likely. Still no idea how I'll complete the surface, but I have plenty of time to figure it out as I go.
Moby has been as exclusively on laps as he can manage. Eleanor was very sparky yesterday, but now is off napping by herself. I've got the heat turned up a smidgen, for when I'm not throwing off my sweater, and for D, who is chilled.
Lt Snow, Fog
34°F
1°C
Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 7 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill 28°F (-2°C)
Last update on 15 Apr 4:05 pm MDT
4 comments:
Water! Spring snow is generally gone in a minute, you've gotten to contemplate yours.
Your scraping project makes me think of dental cleaning for a giant.
Nimble,
Very much. Cleaning the House's teeth, and I may use a dental pick.
If it was up to me I'd steer clear of the chemicals indoors as I have reacted very poorly to such in the past.
Phil,
I think it's the latex that bothers me a bit, I have a mild allergy.
Just so determined to strip it down to wood, I endure.
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