How to strip paint off wood, burl walnut?

My piece is 100 yrs old, burl walnut veneer, painted w/ 3 coats of paint. stripped most off, but paint is in the tiny cracks of the burl walnut, how can I remove it?How to strip paint off wood, burl walnut?
Might try ,if you have'nt already, a heavy paste stripper that lifts the paint off rather than dissolving it which causes the mud in the cracks.


Still there? work at it w/ a liquid or gel stripper %26amp; a toothbrush,


then try to mop up the residue w/ mineral spirits.


Could also fill in the cracks w/ artist's oil paint that matches the burl.


Commonly done to ';fake';a burl pattern on repairs.


Best regardsHow to strip paint off wood, burl walnut?
Dont use any sharp objects to remove the paint. You will spend an eternity in removing all the paint, while damaging the surface. Try another stripper, or mineral spirits. Whatever you do at this point, choose a small area in an inconspicuous spot to experiment. Once the paint loosens up in the cracks, you will need to wash it out, using mineral spirits.
wire brush
Hi. I have refinished a considerable amount of old furniture that was left to me by my family. Some are very old as the home was built in 1850 and furniture acquired after that. If your piece is a family heirloom go very slowly and be careful. Although some older furniture was veneer, most of mine was solid wood. I didn't have to worry about the veneer becoming unglued and falling off. I usually tend to suspect the age of veneer furniture, especially if I don't know the orign of the furniture.


I would hand work everything in the cracks with a small tool such as an ice pick or fine metal instrument. Be careful of chemical strippers as they are difficult to control. It may even be helpful to get some suggestions from a professional shop that refinishes antique furniture. Good luck.
Take it to a pro. Without analyzing it closely it somewhat guess work as to how it was built and what might affect it badly. Jabsco is a good suggestion, but without knowing the condition of the veneer and the glue used, it could be risky. I usually use bronze wool to avoid rust spots later.


It's too risky to take a strangers advice on a 100 year old veneered piece.


Any respectable craftsman will at least tell you if you're on the right track or not.


It should only take a minute or two for them to look at it.


Good luck.
you can use a chemical thinner and a medium scrub brush to clean those cracks. Also, if you're careful, you can use a heat gun to loosen the paint and use the brush to take it out. Just be careful not to scorch the wood.
try Jasco stripper , its the strongest there is. Use some '; oo'; steel wool with it. read directions carefull and use heavy plastic gloves. I have done a ton of antiques with it , and its the best. Sold at home depot.

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