How to remove dried paint from interior doors with natural methods

How to remove dried paint from interior doors with natural methods

The interior doors of your home are not only portals that separate rooms from each other, but they can also represent beautiful design installations, especially if they are vintage and ornate doors. While restoring this type of fixture is not an easy task, it is definitely worth trying to bring a battered wooden door back to life by removing dried paint.

Paint stains on door surfaces are among the most annoying to remove. Especially if it is dry spots and if the surface is delicate. Let's see what are the most effective natural methods to remove paint stains on interior doors.

It often happens to do small jobs in the house of painting the walls and to find stains of paint and paint on doors or furniture. We advise you not to act hastily so as not to damage the surfaces of the doors.

Another particular attention is not to use aggressive chemicals such as paint thinner, however, it is certainly not recommended in these cases. Not only could it damage metal and leave telltale “smudges” behind it, but it could be dangerous if inhaled or in contact with skin. Even scraping or sanding is generally difficult or impossible, as most surfaces have obvious irregularities. So what methods can be used to get rid of dried paint? Let's find out.

Waterfall

It is always worth trying to remove dried paint with water. With constant application, in fact, it is sometimes possible to remove the paint on the fixtures. The procedure will only be effective if you can get as far as the door hinges or latches, as the rest of the frame will probably be too corroded. Another tip is to try boiling the water a little longer. If you are unable to remove the paint at the first stroke, in other words, it is advisable to try boiling the water until it reaches a higher temperature, capable of dissolving the encrusted paint.


Bicarbonate and water

By adding bicarbonate to the water, a sort of protective shield can be obtained. Even in this case, it is a particularly "home remedy", which may or may not lead to concrete and appreciable results. On the other hand, it won't do any particular damage either, since these are not very aggressive components. For this reason, the advice anyway is to give it a try. If the paint does not go away with water alone, adding a little baking soda could make the difference, and eliminate the annoying dried patina that threatens the windows.

Paint scraper

If the surface of the door you are treating is very smooth, you may be able to remove the paint by scraping it off with a flat blade. Just start with a cutter, working around the outer edge to break the "seal" of the paint. And then you have to scrape. Some latex-based paints may not even need to be scraped off (they may just peel off), but if the paint refuses to move, a scraper might come in handy. In any case, don't be too insistent. If the dried paint does not come off immediately, it is useless to continue to work with the cutter, you would only risk ruining the door forever. In these cases, you could try to soften the paint with water, and then try again.

Warnings

The methods described in this guide are purely indicative, and obviously cannot guarantee a certain success rate. What is certain is that the removal of the paint is a feasible operation and does not require special tools. If, on the other hand, you have unpainted wooden doors that need to be cleaned carefully, you can refer to our previous special, relating to the maintenance of the interior doors of the house. In this way, taking care of interior wooden doors will be even easier.

If the repair does not go as it should, buy a new door from Porte Italiane

As seen, there are many methods available to remove dried paint from doors. If the situation is irreparable or you want to change, you can rely on the internal doors catalog of Porte Italiane. You will find internal and external doors, technical fixtures and much more.

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