Do I have to take extra measures for the fumes?
I have windows open %26amp; a fan in the window.
I can't afford to replace the wainscotting.Stripping paint %26amp; varnish off my wainscotting with a heat gun?
The paint will come off without much of a problem with a heat gun. Make sure the area is well ventilated, you wear an appropriate mask and gloves. You'll need the appropriate varnish (water based, oil based, shellac) remover because it won't completely come off with the heat gun.
WARNING. If the paint was applied before 1980 make sure to test it for lead content first. (You can get testing swabs at many hardware stores). If it is lead based paint I'd get professional advice as it is toxic and has long term health effects.Stripping paint %26amp; varnish off my wainscotting with a heat gun?
You should be ok with the fan and ventilation. To be absolutely certain you aren't breathing any fumes, you should wear a respirator mask with the screw in filters suitable for fumes.
As long as you've got the area well ventilated you should be fine. Just take breaks while working to get fresh air, especially if you're not used to this kind of stuff.
hi
yes be careful of the fumes.
wear a mask
also do not put heat gun to close to the wainscoting
will make burn mark and then you would have to sand it off.
after your done used a clean rag soak in mineral spirit and wipe clean.
then light sanding
Gotta go w/ folks warning about fumes %26amp; possibility of toxic paint.
Not a big fan of heat gun paint removal for surfaces.that are going to be get new paint or natural finish.
The residue left behind gets hard %26amp; is messy to remove.
Since you will need to do a cleanup , chemical or otherwise, might consider one of the newer heavy paste strippers.
Less work %26amp; possibly cheaper in the long run.
Also,much less toxic %26amp; less chance of damaging the wood.
Good luck w/ project
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