Recent content by nathanhaigh

Well, in the end I used a paint stripper which removed the top layer(s) or paint and a layer of varnish. Then I removed the bottom coat of paint (which I assumed was emulsion that couldn't be removed easily with the paint stripper) by using some drain cleaner (e.g. a caustic solution). Working...

I am decorating my main bedroom which has an old Victorian fireplace. The surround is made from sandstone and has several layers of pain and varnish that I wish to remove to restore the stone surround. I have used a paint stripper to get the top layer of paint and varnish off. However, the...