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August 11, 2009
Wood Stripping-what is included?
I wonder what folks experience with strippers is. I just had someone strip a banister, including the spindles and the newel post. The agreement was to "strip the wood but not to refinish it." The stripping process took out about 99% of the paint but left bits of original varnish-type finish, especially where there were right angled bits on the newel post and spindles.
The wood stripper said that to get out the last 1% was the job of a refinisher and not included within the description "strip the wood."
We settled this between us with a small discount on the price. But I wonder what other folks' experience has been.
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When we had John Digamba Stripping do our banister and doors the refinishing was included in the price. They did a wonderful job and never did it come up that it was separate. Of course the initial price included the finishing.
Posted by: remyching at August 11, 2009 12:01 PM
The stripping price should include stripping and washing with denatured alcohol, I believe, as well as some sanding if needed. We are doing this right now, and every last bit of paint is coming off and it looks great. If you're repainting, the remaining bits won't matter, but if you're not, they need to come off. Our stripper says that the proof of a good stripping job shows in the refinishing stage.
Posted by: Susan Elkins at August 11, 2009 1:12 PM
remyching & Susan, may I asked what you paid?? I want my rail and newel posts stripped, ballusters will remain painted.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 11, 2009 2:07 PM
Dave, I'm doing 3 floors and the staircase was not itemized so I can't give you the cost. I can tell you that the guy we used was on a par with Woodzone and was substantially less expensive that DeGamba or Tamer. I like Joe Salem from Woodzone, but we opted to use someone local. We'll be using Joe for our shutters.
Posted by: Susan Elkins at August 11, 2009 4:09 PM
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