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The gloss paint has a shiny finish when it dries. This type of paint is more abrasion-resistant and stain-resistant, which means it is usually popular in areas with heavy traffic (such as kitchens or bathrooms) or in skirting boards and doors. But despite being so tough, it is easy to show blemishes because of its strong reflectivity.

It is very difficult to remove paint.

Gloss paints are strong and highly durable, so this is a time-consuming task.

You can peel off any kind of wood, even heavily carved wood, but the type of paint and wood will determine which method is best.

Before starting any method, you need to make sure that the gloss paint is not wet, because none of the following methods will work unless it dries.

You should also take measures to wear gloves at work to avoid blisters or chipping, and wear a mask to prevent inhalation of dust or smoke.

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Sanding is the most suitable paint removal technique for small projects.

Gloss paint is difficult to remove, so it takes a long time to sand a larger area.

You should get a lot of sandpaper, with two choices of particles, some rough to get the job done, the other smoother to finish sanding.

In this process, sand with rough paper first, and then with soft paper.

You may prefer to use sandpaper for this job, but if you use an electric sander, you may do better.

The sandpaper will soon be clogged with paint, so please pay attention to the condition of the sandpaper.

After removing all the old paint, you should start soft sanding.

Make sure to follow the wood grain when sanding. Failure to do so will scratch the surface of the wood and damage the project.

The next step after finishing sanding is to remove any sawdust by dusting the wood with a carpet that has lightly absorbed the paint solvent.

Once you are sure that the surface is very smooth, you can start painting the surface again.

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You can use a heat gun or blowtorch to remove the gloss paint.

These professional tools should be used with caution, because using high temperatures can be dangerous.

The heat generated by the tool will strongly heat the surface and lift the paint.

For this method, place your heat gun approximately 6 to 8 inches from the painted wooden surface, and then turn on your heat gun.

To heat the area, slowly move the heat gun across the surface.

When the old paint becomes soft due to heat, scrape the paint when the paint is wrinkled, and work on the next small area.

Turn off the heat gun when finished, and then sand the surface with sandpaper.

Scrape off your wooden objects with sandpaper and the gain of your choice to remove any residual paint that cannot be removed by heating.

For stubborn paint that will not peel off using other methods, chemical peeling is the best method.

You should choose the correct type of method for your purpose and make sure to read the guide on the bottle.

Liquid chemicals are usually used in spray form and are usually used to clean the coating or several layers.

Shake the jar with the liquid, and then pour all the contents into the open container.

Apply enough liquid on the brush to cover a medium-sized area with multiple strokes, and apply paint remover on the brush.

According to the manufacturer's instructions, leave the paint remover on your body for a period of time until you see the paint soften.

Using a paint scraper, rub the blade on the surface in a circular motion to see if the chemical is working properly.

When the paint is soft enough, use a paint scraper to remove the softened paint, and then sand the wooden object with an electric sander or sandpaper by hand.

Use a cloth soaked in paint solvent to clean your items to remove residual chemical stripper.

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