What I’ve learned from the Easy Off method: 1. Make sure your using EASY OFF. Some of these videos are using just “oven cleaner”. I don’t know if this makes a difference but I don’t want to find out. 2. Make sure you’re using the Heavy Duty (yellow can). Some of these videos are using the regular strength (blue can) and claiming it’s not working so well. And apply it good and thick. Wait 30 minutes. I buy from Home Depot or Lowes because they carry the bigger cans that grocery stores don’t carry. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: DON’T USE WATER TO WIPE OR CLEAN IT OFF !!!!!! I saw one of these videos say to scrub with soap and water and rinse with water. In the video, her table was visibly warped afterwards (which she didn’t bother to mention). When I tried this, the wood began to warp AND crack. Wood and water NEVER get along. After 30 minutes, wipe it off with a dry rag. The paint will just smear. Don’t worry and don’t bother wiping/scrubbing too much. Wipe top layer and let it be damp/tacky. Then use a wire brush to gently scrub AGAINST the grain. The paint should crumble off like eraser shavings. When I scrubbed WITH the grain, it started digging too deep into the soft parts of the wood. You may need to do a second application at this point. Wait 30 min. Wipe. Then gently scrub. 4. Now clean the wood with pure acetone. Gently sand with 400 and paint or sand.
If the agent's health hazards aren't enough of a red flag, the harsh solution might also throw a wrench in wood DIY project before it truly begins. Oven cleaners will most definitely dry out wood, eventually resulting in splits and veneer separation, it's fair to expect a bleaching effect, as well, with oven cleaners. Instead turn to gel strippers that have "less splash, better accumulation, and are fairly inexpensive when working on any wooden pieces.
Isn't is ironoc that you suggest doing it outside and that you can't imagine doing it in an enclosed space? Yet its actually oven cleaner to use inside the home lol
Yes, actually I thought the same thing but it's rather unpleasant so whenever possible to use outside, I will still want the fresh air. In the oven, I find I have to take breaks during cleaning and open the windows to allow some circulation. Maybe I am just super sensitive to it...?
I'm not sure how it would work in a kitchen since the process requires rinsing the product off. If the cabinets are removed from the kitchen and outside maybe but be careful how wet they get if they are not 100% solid wood. plywood might swell
Yes I actually made a second video using store brand cleaner to compare and used gloves in that one. I will say no harm was done to my skin but it's still better to be safe than sorry. Thanks 😊
What I’ve learned from the Easy Off method:
1. Make sure your using EASY OFF. Some of these videos are using just “oven cleaner”. I don’t know if this makes a difference but I don’t want to find out.
2. Make sure you’re using the Heavy Duty (yellow can). Some of these videos are using the regular strength (blue can) and claiming it’s not working so well. And apply it good and thick. Wait 30 minutes. I buy from Home Depot or Lowes because they carry the bigger cans that grocery stores don’t carry.
3. MOST IMPORTANT: DON’T USE WATER TO WIPE OR CLEAN IT OFF !!!!!! I saw one of these videos say to scrub with soap and water and rinse with water. In the video, her table was visibly warped afterwards (which she didn’t bother to mention). When I tried this, the wood began to warp AND crack. Wood and water NEVER get along.
After 30 minutes, wipe it off with a dry rag. The paint will just smear. Don’t worry and don’t bother wiping/scrubbing too much. Wipe top layer and let it be damp/tacky. Then use a wire brush to gently scrub AGAINST the grain. The paint should crumble off like eraser shavings. When I scrubbed WITH the grain, it started digging too deep into the soft parts of the wood. You may need to do a second application at this point. Wait 30 min. Wipe. Then gently scrub.
4. Now clean the wood with pure acetone. Gently sand with 400 and paint or sand.
Rubber gloves & safety glasses are must!
Omgosh... I've never heard of this. Game changer!!! Tyfs!
Ikr
I gotta say, furniture refinishing is not a cheap hobby and if I'm always interested in ways to save money. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! You're right, furniture refinishing can be pricey but this method is pretty inexpensive and much quicker than sanding.
This works great! The bread box looks great tyfs
Looks beautiful.
Have you tried this on furniture that has Brewax instead of paint or varnish?
Not yet, so far only on this piece and another in a different video to compare how store brand works compared to Easy Off
If the agent's health hazards aren't enough of a red flag, the harsh solution might also throw a wrench in wood DIY project before it truly begins. Oven cleaners will most definitely dry out wood, eventually resulting in splits and veneer separation, it's fair to expect a bleaching effect, as well, with oven cleaners. Instead turn to gel strippers that have "less splash, better accumulation, and are fairly inexpensive when working on any wooden pieces.
Isn't is ironoc that you suggest doing it outside and that you can't imagine doing it in an enclosed space? Yet its actually oven cleaner to use inside the home lol
Yes, actually I thought the same thing but it's rather unpleasant so whenever possible to use outside, I will still want the fresh air. In the oven, I find I have to take breaks during cleaning and open the windows to allow some circulation. Maybe I am just super sensitive to it...?
rubber gloves young lady!
Yes, I actually got that advice on the video a while back and in my second video where I test the off brand I definitely used them. Thanks so much
wow....waaaaay easier than the old way!
Right!!?? It was amazing to see the transformation
I just used a warm cloth and it come right off
That's good to know. I will try that method next time I do this project. So easy
I really really would like to try this but I live in Canada 😭😭 no sun and no way you can work outdoors with -30C
I agree with you, that would make it very very difficult.
Well it's not -30 all year long in Canada ya make it sound like we don't get any summer and sunshine lol
Have you tried easy off on veneer ?
No, I haven't. Only on solid wood so far
I have kitchen cabinets with polyurethane coat I need to take off
I'm not sure how it would work in a kitchen since the process requires rinsing the product off. If the cabinets are removed from the kitchen and outside maybe but be careful how wet they get if they are not 100% solid wood. plywood might swell
And wear gloves
good job mam
Thanks so much!
@@goodehome
your welcome mam. god blessed keep safe always
Did it also ruin the lawn. Read that it does
No. I didn't really have it on the lawn except to let it dry out though.
Maybe gloves r required?
Yes I actually made a second video using store brand cleaner to compare and used gloves in that one. I will say no harm was done to my skin but it's still better to be safe than sorry. Thanks 😊