Pantry Refinishing

four gallons paint stripper
sandpaper
two gallons primer
two gallons paint
20 hinges
10 knobs
Note: actual amount of paint and hardware required will depend on your project.

Tools:

belt sander
orbital sander
painting supplies
respirator masks
rubber gloves
safety glasses
sandpaper
scrapers

2. Use a scraper to remove as much loose paint as possible (figure A). The less paint there is, the less chemical stripper you'll have to use.

3. Apply the chemical stripper, following the instructions on the can. Every brand has different application procedures and application times.

4. After the stripper has set the recommended amount of time, scrape the remains off with a plastic scraper (figure B). Apply a second coat if necessary.

5. After the wood has dried completely, sand all surfaces (figure C). (Note: Some strippers recommend you rinse the surface first, then let dry before sanding.)

6. Prime and paint or stain the pantry (figure D). If your pantry is made up of different types of wood, as this one was, then staining is not an option.