DIY- How To Strip Solid Wood With Oven Cleaner

Calico I & II print  //  Pastel Valley print  //  oversize frame  //  desk  //  dressers  //  sisal rug
striped rug (very similar)  //  ceiling light (related) //  desk chair  //  wallpaper

I absolute adore thrifting and getting one of a kind vintage parts, and received so thrilled when I located these frames for just a few of pounds each individual on a trip I took down to Tucson. I loved the condition and the element, but the wood stain was beginning to chip off in a few locations. I could explain to they ended up strong wood, and I really appreciated the the natural wood underneath that was peaking by means of. I determined to strip them working with oven cleaner, and the effects are so, so fantastic! I walked by way of how to do this on my Instagram tales the other day, but right here is a published out step by phase tutorial, that must be even much more handy!

shirt  //  earrings  //  lipstick

You can see the scratches on the frames right here- the objective at the conclude of this is a awesome, even toned normal wooden search.  I would like I had a place for the lovely originals that arrived in the frames, but ended up providing them to a buddy who I know will put them to good use!

sponge  //  spherical scrub brush  //  wooden & rubber scrub brush  //  dish soap  //  gloves  //  oven cleaner

This is a rather easy Do-it-yourself, with just a couple of wanted supplies! I’ve discovered that the blue fume- absolutely free can of Easy-Off oven cleaner will work superior than the yellow can. You’ll also have to have some rubber gloves, dish soap, and scrub brushes. I tried out out a couple distinct varieties to see what would function ideal for me! This is undoubtedly an outside venture. I laid out a plastic sheet on some gravel in our lawn, and it worked excellent.

The 1st action is spraying your frames down with the oven cleaner. You want to make guaranteed you are receiving the cleaner about the entirety of the frame, and then you can sit back and loosen up for about 20 minutes although the oven cleaner does it is factor!

 

After you have let it sit, you’ll begin to scrub! It’s truly significant that you remove all of the oven cleaner, and you’ll discover the previous stain coming off with it. I stuffed a container with some concentrated dish cleaning soap, and employed pretty a bit to make positive I was having as a great deal off as feasible! This stage is so critical! A excellent scrub is what will give the frame a regular end in the close, that isn’t splotchy. I found that the sponge worked good for the flat spots, and I genuinely liked this wood brush to get in the grooves! This is certainly the most time consuming (and messiest) portion, but it will be value it!

Upcoming you are going to want to rinse off your body right up until the water operates apparent. The colour does not glance also various proper now, but you just have to have faith in the approach! As soon as the water is jogging very clear, you will just lay the frame out to dry! Glimpse at this color variation immediately after only a several minutes of sunshine bleaching!

After the frames had been fully dry, I went about them with a sanding block and did a seriously gentle sand all over the place, concentrating on any places that seemed darker than the relaxation of the frame. After you sand, wipe it down with a rag, and your frame is complete! Upcoming is my preferred element- deciding upon artwork!

I realized I preferred to cling these frames in my business at get the job done, so I made the decision to go with some new abstracts I painted for Juniper Print Shop, identified as Calico I & II! I enjoy applying long lasting double sided tape to mount the print to the glass, as a substitute of acquiring the glass include the print. This results in a stretched canvas glimpse once its framed, and appears to be like far more like original artwork! I line the again edges of the paper with tape, and then stick a couple of pieces in the middle. Flip the paper above, make sure your edges are all lined up, and then sleek the paper about the glass with your hand!

The frames turned out to be the excellent natural wood colour, and I even switched out the large print guiding my desk to Pastel Valley, from our classic assortment to bring in some warm tones for summertime!

Calico I & II print  //  Pastel Valley print  //  oversize body  //  desk  //  dressers  //  desk chair
sisal rug  //  striped rug (related)   //  wallpaper  //  ceiling light (comparable)

I have rounded up a handful of very similar pure wood frames beneath if you are wanting to get the search, but really don’t have a body to Do it yourself! Go away any thoughts in the feedback!