Forum Archive: Posts by: djd007nyc

I’m trying to strip my moldings of many years of paint. I’ve read through the blogs here on the subject and have a few follow up questions.

From what I read the two top (safe) contenders for interior paint removal seem to be Peelaway or the Silent Paint Remover. The top professional paint stripper seems to be Joe Salem. Does anyone know what Joe uses to strip moldings?

How do you know if you’re dealing with lead paint? I assume the base layer is lead b/c of age but is there another way? If dealing with lead paint, is a gel type paint remover, like Peelaway, safe? Should I use a respirator if I’m using a non-toxic paint remover? I’m currently using a product called Citris Strip stripping gel – it’s supposedly non-toxic. I’m using a respirator nonetheless b/c I’m paranoid – but I’m sweating my ass off with the thing on. Am I being overcautious?

Any other advise for a person doing their own stripping work that will save me time and energy?

Peace