Removing paint from Wooden Beam

[wisey]

Guys

We are currently decorating our bedroom. As this is a converted loft, we have a wooden beam running right through which we like and makes a feature of the place.

Unfortunately whilst Mrs Wisey was paintinh she got a bit excited and has managed to get cream paint on the beam. When this has happened on the skirting ( which is varnished), i have gently scraped of with a screwdriver however as this is 'real wood; that doesn't seem to work.

Any one have any suggestions as to how to remove the paint without damaging appearance of the beam ?

Thanks

 

[joe-90]

Well what kind of paint is it? The colour hardly matters?

 

[billyo]

sounds like paint has been sucked into the grain you can try paintstripper
but the best way if its a opption is sandblasting but very messy,you could also try the stuff thats paint but looks like stain

 

[philomahony]

Hey i would suggest just sanding it down , get some 60 grit if it is well in the grain then use finer grades and sand along the grain.
phil