Remove dried paint from wood baseboards

07-16-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
dunavantc Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Remove dried paint from wood baseboards I got Kilz and paint on baseboards. Is there a way to remove this without replacing the boards?

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07-16-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
Scuba_Dave Xtreme DIY'r   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of Boston, MA Posts: 17,248	Remove dried paint from wood baseboards You want to strip all the paint off? Or you spilled/overpainted or have some drops you need to clean off? I take the trim off & use a heat gun outside whenever possible Inside I only strip paint when I can open the windows & use a fan

07-16-2009, 03:54 PM	#3
ARI001 General Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 534	Remove dried paint from wood baseboards If it is a small amount try goof off. Works pretty well but be careful not to to rub the trim finish off. You can also try motsenbocker's lift off 5 it works pretty well also.