Home Improvement Info

Many homes throughout the UK still offer beautiful and intricate examples of period design. Unfortunately, these period pieces are often hidden away during property “renovations” when new owners opt for the seemingly “easier” approach of over painting the existing finish further rather than taking it back to the original piece.

When it comes to paint strippers and varnish removers, there are a myriad of paint removal products and theories including the use of breakfast porridge. One of the best paint and varnish removal systems on the market is by the Peel Away brand. While ‘Peelaway 7′ is more suitable for modern paints and varnishes, ‘Peelaway 1′ provides the heavy guns for surfaces that have up to 30 coats of old lead and heavy metal based paint products.

Application of Peel Away is quick & easy which is more than can be said for the porridge alternative.

Both Peelaway varnish & paint strippers are supplied in a kit format that includes a special sheet that covers the application area and provides a safe, clean and mess free answer for containing the remover, paint or varnish. Scrapers are also provided as a part of the kit and in the case of Peelaway 1, a product neutraliser is also included.

After a test on both new and old paint, it becomes clear that although porridge has a reputation for being good for the digestive and circulatory systems, it’s clearly not as effective for tackling layers of paint or varnish.

If you’ve always wanted to have a go at restoring a period piece of furniture or a fixture in the home, but have been wary of the sandpaper and scraper approach, ‘Peel Away’ offers the perfect solution. Depending on the type and age of varnish or paint involved, Peel Away varnish & paint removal systems can help to restore all types of metal fireplaces, plaster features, wooden fixtures and furniture to their original detailed glory.

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