Tips To Protect Your Wooden Furniture

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There is nothing as frustrating as ruined furniture or old looking furniture. Though most furniture are built to last long and remain in a good state, they are prone to damage. Replacing furniture can be expensive and frustrating. However, with proper care, wood furniture can last a long time and still maintain the new look.

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The following information will equip you with all the best tips to protect your wooden furniture.

  1. Know the conditions of where you reside

This is based on where the owner of the furniture is going to place the furniture. Furniture can be affected by different surroundings. Mostly avoid placing the furniture where there is direct sunlight. If unavoidable, use curtains especially blinds to regulate the sunlight. If you reside in a wet area, it’s advisable you get the water sealant. Water sealants can be used for outdoor furniture too. Also do not place your furniture near any heating or air conditioning as they destroy it as time proceeds.

2. Painting

Painting furniture is among the topmost ways of protecting your furniture. This is because paint reflects UV rays from the sun and keeps the wood beneath from rotting. Latex paint is the best preferred to oil-based paints because it lasts longer and takes less effort to apply. Any time you notice any chipping or fading, repaint the furniture. Remember the key important thing is to choose the right kind of paint and repaint often.

3. Furniture Paint Stripping

This is a process through which paint is removed from furniture, then dried and a finishing service is performed on it. First the furniture is dipped in a hot caustic soda which is a chemical, thereafter it is removed dried until the desired finish is realised. Depending on who offers this furniture paint stripping service, they might carry out any necessary repairs on the furniture. The finishing may be done using oil or wax depending on the choice of the customer. This whole process gives an almost new look.

4. Cover your furniture

There is a wide range of covers for your furniture, but patio furniture covers are the best because they can protect furniture from the weather and other harmful features. Although covers best protect outdoor furniture, you can also purchase some for the indoor furniture. When choosing these covers, ensure to pick the right sizes and shape according to your furniture.

5. Additional tips to expand the lifespan of your furniture

These tips include: dust the furniture often and avoid using a wet cloth, instead use a damp one, when placing hard items on the wooden furniture, remember to use padded feet under the item. Avoid placing bottles with liquids that can spill and ruin the outlook of your furniture, when moving, ensure that all the furniture is safely wrapped and moved carefully to prevent any damages.

Having a professional paint stripping is one of the best actions to take. In need of the best service, look no further, Premium Doors and Furniture provide the best furniture paint stripping services at affordable prices and the customer gets to make their own choices.

How To Keep Your Wooden Garden Furniture In The Best Shape

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Hand crafted and bespoke wooden garden furniture is always made with; time honoured skills from high quality timbers that should be from an authorised renewable source. Such beautifully made wooden garden furniture will retain its unique characteristics for many years to come if given the care it deserves.

Roble

A recently introduced hardwood from the managed forests of Costa Rica, roble produces timbers with elegant, pale golden tones. The wood contains a high percentage of natural oils and tree resin which enables it to withstand extreme weather conditions throughout the year and requires very little maintenance. To keep it clean, use a weak solution of soapy water to sponge away any dirt and allow to dry before applying a light layer of linseed oil or wax specifically designed to care for roble wood.

Teak

Teak is often a popular choice for high quality garden furniture due to its strength and resilience in harsh or wet conditions and its resistance to decay and insect infestations. The timbers naturally breathe, expanding and retracting in response to the moisture in the air, occasionally causing tiny surface cracks to appear. These will notdamage the wood, but can encourage stains. Scrub clean with a soft, bristle brush and warm soapy water. Resist the temptation to use a wire brush as small fragments can become embedded in the cracks and will eventually rust. A fine sandpaper can be used to remove stubborn stains. Teak can be re-oiled or left to mellow naturally.

Cedar

Available in Western Red or Northern White varieties, cedar is an extremely durable hardwood, traditionally used for outdoor garden furniture. Its closely grained timbers are highly resistant to decay and attacks from insects. Cedar can be coated with wood stain or paint or left to acquire a natural, elegant sheen, although in shady conditions it can become stained. A very mild solution of soapy water and a little bleach will remove stains. For best results, apply a light coating of an ecologically sound oil enriched sealant ever two years.

Mahogany

The rich, reddish brown tones of mahogany add a beautiful elegance to garden furniture but needs protection from the extremes of wet conditions and direct sunlight. Clean with a soft cloth that has been dipped into a solution of vinegar and water, then wrung out until it is just damp. Mahogany benefits from an application of an environmentally friendly water or oil based sealant. When not in use, store in a damp free shed.

Acacia

When coated with a sealant, acacia will last for many years but is still best placed in storage during the winter months as excess moisture will cause the timbers to warp. Avoid the use of acacia garden furniture near swimming pools as it can be damaged by chlorine. Regularly remove stains and dirt with a soft brush and soapy water ensuring any residue is rinsed off well and then dry thoroughly with a cloth.

How Does Door Dipping Work?

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Door Dipping: All You Need To Know

Why Choose Dipping Over Manual Stripping?

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If you have a house whose wooden doors date back to the mid-20th century or earlier, chances are they’ve been repainted several times and are starting to spot a worn appearance. One common way of restoring the original texture of the wood is by manual stripping, usually involving the use of sandpaper. Researchers have however warned of the health complications that could arise due to the manual stripping of old furniture, especially those repainted pre-1960s. Old paint is likely to contain lead. Prolonged exposure to lead has multiple negative health implications. Dipping is a safe stripping alternative to manual stripping and paintbrush stripping. At Premium Door Stripping, we use top-quality warm tanks for door and furniture stripping.

How Does Door Dipping Work? : The Process of Door Stripping at Premium Door Stripping

The dipping process takes place at our UK-based workshop. The tanks contain a caustic mixture that can detach old paint from the wood for up to 15 doors at a time within 30-45 minutes. A pressure cleaner is then used to wash off the solution alongside the now-dissociated old paint. We then let the doors dry naturally thereafter, to avoid warping and twisting.

What’s Next After Door Stripping?

There are a few care and maintenance procedures to be followed after the stripping process completes. First is the sanding process which helps revert the grainy texture of the wood caused by the dipping process. Sanding also facilitates smooth wood finishes. Also, our personnel ensures that residue material like filler is cleaned off for a visually appealing finish. However, one can opt to have their doors stay with the post-stripping look, especially if the goal is to achieve a rustic appearance.

Treatment and Finishes

Premium Door Stripping offers door treatment services where you can either choose to have your doors waxed, varnished or stained. Waxing has both a functional and aesthetic purpose, as it highlights the beautiful grainy feel of the wood material while protecting the wood from dampness. Varnishing is mostly ideal for pine wood doors as the glossy finish nicely complements the material. We recommend staining if you’re going for variety as the available wood stain colours are plenty. Finally, you can have your doors re-painted for a reinvigorated look.

Contact us Today!

If you need to bring your wooden doors back to their original glory, give us a call today on 07481 171 243 or mail us at premiumdoorstripping@gmail.com. Our agents shall offer you a price quotation and explain the procedure. We also offer fireplace restoration services.

Paint Stripping on an Industrial Scale: Methods and Chemicals Used

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Paint Stripping on an Industrial Scale

There are a number of chemicals used to strip paint and on an industrial scale. Aside from being extremely effective at removing paint without damaging surfaces, the best industrial paint strippers on the market should be eco-friendly, i.e. biodegradable and non-toxic. Whether you are restoring period furniture or simply stripping a cast-iron fireplace, industrial paint stripping is an easy process and thanks to the latest laser technology, rust and undesired paintwork can be eliminated without fuss.

Caustic Soda (sodium hydroxide) is a commonly used paint stripper as its alkaline yet highly corrosive. Heating caustic soda makes it safer for woodwork for example as the wood resides in the solution for a much shorter period. Other industrial paint-stripping chemicals which are organic compounds and miscible with water include but are by no means limited to:

• Dichloromethane (DCM, or methylene chloride)
• Propylene glycol monomethyl
• Dimethoxymethane (also called methylal)
• Phenol (popular in the aviation industry

When it comes to industrial paint stripping as a tried and tested method, the pros ‘outstrip’ the cons.

The Benefits of an Industrial Paint Stripper

• Biodegradable and eco-friendly paint removal better for environment and user
• Easier to strip paint from tight or delicate spots than a chemical paint stripper
• Fast, easy and cost-effective process
• Lack of chemicals and other treatments
• No residue, dust or water for non-messy clear up
• Wide range of methods from backpack or handheld or robotic
• Wide range of uses from vehicles to cast-iron fireplaces

As discussed in our previous post A Look at Laser Paint Stripping, this method is another viable alternative to paint stripping on an industrial scale when it comes to safety, eco-friendliness and efficiency. Laser paint strippers are only available business-to-business currently, however, if you are a company considering purchasing one, you could do much worse than a high-powered laser stripping system such as the CL100 designed by German manufacturer cleanLASER, a company which produces laser paint-stripping technology such as backpacks and handheld devices right through to high-powered heavy-duty machines. Premium Door Stripping believe lasers to be the future of industrial paint stripping, after all, what’s not to love?

The aviation industry has been at the forefront of laser stripping technology for over 40 years with laser paint and rust stripping widely used. When you consider the requirement of aircraft needing to be stripped as frequently as every five years in some cases, this makes perfect sense especially given that laser paint removal has a dual-use in stripping paintwork and removing rust. Because of this, the automotive industry is another good example of a prolific laser paint-stripping adopter particularly in the case of many vehicle repair shops who are stripping paintwork and removing rust on a regular basis.

Premium Door Stripping is a reliable market supplier and leading provider of paint removal and paint stripping services in the UK. Our expertise in the paint stripping business means that we specialise in removing paints from doors, fireplaces, cupboards, radiators and benches or wooden window shutters. Paint stripping on an industrial scale that’s chemical-free? It’s all in the method.

Dangerous Chemicals in Paint Removers

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Paint removers are effective for stripping coats from your furniture, doors, and cabinets. The only problem is that a majority of paint removers are not safe. As a user, you should buy a stripping agent that is free of inherent toxic compounds. One very dangerous toxic compound found in most stripping chemicals is methylene chloride. The chemical is known to cause fatal effects to your body if inhaled or accidentally ingested. For this reason, you should be cautious when approaching the options.

If you don’t know what to go for and who to consult, you should consider paint stripping services. One reliable market supplier and a leading provider of paint removal and paint stripping services in the UK is Premium Door Stripping. We specialise in removing paints from doors, fireplaces, cupboards, radiators and benches or wooden window shutters. We have the expertise in the paint stripping business and can offer you the direction that you need to get the stripping job done.

What Chemicals to Avoid and Why?

Other than methylene chloride, it’s important to be on the lookout for a number of chemicals in a paint remover, including toluene, methanol, ethanol, mineral spirit, and acetone. These solvents are flammable, and may cause serious harm to you. The organic solvents may damage your eyes, skin, respiratory tracts, and nervous system. Due to the irritant effect and toxicity potency, the chemicals needs special handling and should be kept away from children.

What Chemical Option and Form is Safer?

Research shows that caustic soda is among the safest stripping chemicals to use. Premium Door Stripping employs the use of caustic soda in the paint removal services. The paint stripping services employed considers two tank options; hot and cold caustic soda. The caustic soda can remove paint from metallic and wood finishes. In addition to this, caustic soda causes no harm to you, and is safe to handle. The form of the stripper has a role to play when considering the safety of using the chemical. When comparing the liquid and paste forms, the latter is less hazardous than the former. This means there is less danger in using the caustic soda as it is in paste form.

Conclusion

Overall, your safety is a priority when buying a paint remover or hiring a stripping service firm. The company that you consider need to guarantee the safety of using the product. The bottom line is that you should avoid toxic chemicals. You should consult Premium Door Stripping for the safest paint removers.