ASK This Old House | Paint Stripping, Fridge Hookup (S16 E23) FULL EPISODE

Mauro travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint; Tom explains basic chiseling techniques; Richard helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker.
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How to Safely Strip Paint from Woodwork
Paint stripping is a project that can be detrimental to a person's health. For that reason, Mauro strongly advises that homeowners take a number of steps to protect themselves.
If there is a chance that any of the paint being stripped was applied before 1978, it needs to be tested for lead. Lead tests can be bought at most paint supply stores and home centers. Mauro used the LeadCheck Swabs test kit, manufactured by 3M.
When choosing a paint stripper, check the label closely and choose one that reads "Zero VOC." "Low VOC" paint strippers can be misleading, since there are few regulations determining the concentration of VOCs that can be considered "low". Mauro used Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover and laminated paper, both manufactured by Dumond.
The other materials required for paint stripping, including the plastic putty knife, drop cloths, disposable paint brush, mask and gloves, can all be found at home centers and paint supply stores.
Getting Started with a Chisel
Tom suggests buying a few chisels with a variety of different widths, all made of high-quality steel. These can be purchased at home centers or woodworking supply stores.
To sharpen a chisel, usually a honing stone or a whetstone can get the job done. Tom used a diamond whetstone, manufactured by DMT. For more serious sharpening jobs, a grinder with a chisel sharpening jig can be used. Those can found at lumberyards and specialty woodworking stores.
How to Connect an Ice Maker like a Pro
While there are plenty of homeowner-friendly kits available for ice-maker hookups, Richard suggests doing a little extra work to ensure a secure connection that will last for a long time.
Richard replaced the plastic tubing with copper tubing, and instead of using a saddle valve, he connected it to the cold water line using a compression connection with a multi-turn valve, which he soldered into the cold water pipe using a T fitting. All of these materials are available at home centers and plumbing supply houses.
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Products and Services from this episode
Diamond whetstone to sharpen a chisel
Category: Tools, Millwork & Moldings, Windows, Doors & Hardware
Manufacturer
Diamond Machining Technology, Inc. (DMT)
www.dmtsharp.com
How to Safely Strip Paint from Woodwork
Category: Paints & Finishes, Safety & Security, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Millwork & Moldings, Paper & Paneling, Surface Protection, Contractors & Services
Expert assistance
Mauro's Painting
www.maurospainting.com
LeadCheck Swabs test kit
Category: Building Resources, Paints & Finishes, Safety & Security, Millwork & Moldings, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Siding
Manufacturer
3M
www.3m.com
Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover and laminated paper
Category: Paints & Finishes, Materials, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Millwork & Moldings, Paper & Paneling, Siding, Safety & Security
Manufacturer
Dumond Chemicals, Inc.
www.dumondchemicals.com
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ASK This Old House | Paint Stripping, Fridge Hookup (S16 E23) FULL EPISODE
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[@peterhanson3962]

I think Richard was very lucky with his “test” hole, that he didn’t drill through a cable or pipe. Also I agree with others that small bore copper pipe can easily kink when the fridge is pushed back into place.

[@borys444]

Mauro sounds like a good guy, hopefully we c him more on the show.

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5oftoday I want to b the voice of reason. 😆. We can’t b grumpy all the time, maybe the next episode I’ll go back to busting balls hehe.

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of ur a good dude though, I appreciate u brother man.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@Kevin-mp5of Be yet you still watch him?

[@NT_84]

"you said heat gun!" i was waiting for a slap

[@flat-earther]

Terzulli I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

[@arth.4196]

Excellent video with Pro Guidance.

[@scottyellis3442]

I ran 1/2 inch pex to a icemaker box then braided line from there to the fridge. I've seen to many times that 1/4 inch copper get pin holes in it.

[@TheBritishPatriot]

It's a shame he had to put a nasty gash in that nice wooden frame just to do the lead test.

[@donabele1243]

Yeah, why not do it on the side of the trim?

[@ericwotton2046]

Seems like he should have done that on an edge where its less visible.....lol

[@thanatosst]

Right at eye level too, so you'd see it every time you walked into the room

[@pallen2980]

could have easily scraped an edge.

[@JimDean002]

It's kind of funny because you can actually see the gouge in one of the shots after they've finished stripping the paint. I would have definitely done that along the side

[@esam2017]

Good job 👍👍👍

[@goaliebrewins1990]

I used to print the lead test cards at my old job

[@D_SQ]

Jenn Nawada is one of the absolute most adorable humans beings on the planet. 🙈

[@2loco]

I really like that Mauro fella, he's one cool dude. His instructions are clear and concise, explaining every step as he works.

[@mptek2020]

I remember when Norm remodeled your shop, can you show the original video?

[@saulgoodman2018]

What happened with that thermostat or alarm? First it was on, then it was off, then it was on.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Hope Mauro got some sleep since that job 😂

[@JoseHernandez-tc1kl]

I am disable and I have the shower dripping water. Is this something that I can do myself or not?

[@2loco]

No. Unfortunately. Call a plumber or handyman. Thank you

[@pallen2980]

There are low voc paint strippers that will leave most varnishes.

[@jeffharvey6768]

Richard.... do you ever use braided line for a water supply line for a refrigerator?

[@borys444]

If he uses a braided line then he puts himself out of a future job by not getting a call back. It’s easier for a plastic line to leak then for a braided line.

[@jeffharvey6768]

@@borys444 I never want a call back for work I've done.... I'd rather get a referral from them for a new customer

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of new construction plumbing 3.5 years and we would intentionally install plastic or copper cause copper would kink like a mofo once the homeowner started moving the fridge back and forth and plastic the most common thing was the ferrel that sat on the tubing itself would fail from once again the homeowner moving the fridge. My ex boss was a mofo he knew every dirty trick in the book in order to get a call back. I was just the peon doing the installs hehe. As u said though very rare do u have issues with braided but it can happen just not as much as copper or plastic.

[@borys444]

@@jeffharvey6768 much respect brother man, that’s the right way to do it. Most of the guys u c in the field think the exact opposite though. They swear and live by only one warranty and that’s the rear bumper. The moment they leave and u can no longer c there bumper is the moment ur warranty is up.

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of my neighbor put a hole in his drywall so I did some patching only to find out that the previous guy put 3 sq. Ft of newspaper to go in replace of the actual drywall instead lol. Freaking genius. Ain’t nothing all purpose can’t hide.

[@LouisShannon]

So what would they have done differently if there was lead paint present?

[@johnathanbahna7495]

Would require the whole room to be masked off, and the cameraman, homeowner and painter would all be wearing respirators and protective gear. Additionally, any residue they created would have to be immediately removed, but this is usually more applicable for cutting walls that have lead paint, creating lead dust

[@flat-earther]

Nothing. They just like to get people scared of lead. The didn't sand anything so no problem. If they sanded anything no matter what material lead or not you should wear a respirator so that lead talk is just to scare people for no reason.

[@theoisaac9948]

💯

[@colesteele3594]

This thumbnail has a, “You must be here to fix the cable” vibe.

[@logmeindog]

I don't know why anyone in their right mind would solder in a globe valve.

[@flat-earther]

What's the issue with it and what would you suggest instead and why.

[@flat-earther]

logmeindog I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. Link in my about tab.

[@allegory7638]

The painted trim looked better than the wood look.

[@volundrfrey896]

Hot pink, petrol blue, and yellow put together doesn't really imply the most traditional sense of taste so what to you expect?

[@dingo5208]

I saw this fridge episode two years ago, how is it listed as coming out 2 hours ago?

[@305liveandlearn]

I like Mauro he seems very knowledgeable

[@rafaelsays175]

Gud jyub

[@jeffwilson1399]

Whaht lahnguahge is daht guy speahkin?

[@scallywag1716]

I love me some VOC’s....high so high....

[@scallywag1716]

@@Kevin-mp5of man up!

[@scallywag1716]

@@Kevin-mp5of you can never man up enough. Turn in your man card please.

[@natew2610]

@@scallywag1716 The nice thing about VOC is that it's volatile and breaks down rapidly after use. With proper PPE they're not much of a problem. I'd like to know the long term effects of the SVOC that replaced the VOC in most products and can remain in the environment the products are in for years.

[@iamamish]

Right? Why would I throw away a free high like that if I've gone to the trouble of stripping some paint?

[@scallywag1716]

@@natew2610 it causes cancer like everything else.

[@thehemiolds455]

That stripper product twice as much 🤔,money is no object wen it comes down for a job well done and a good night sleep 💤💤💤 that's a peace of mind 👍👍

[@robertf6344]

I dont think yellow is going to look good with that brown trim...

[@jblyon2]

@@Kevin-mp5of I used to drive past a house someone painted "a nice yellow" every day. Made your eyes water on a sunny day!

[@wettosixecho]

noticed 2 issues. One she said she wanted to keep the original varnish. The outro says that theres no way to leave the varnish while stripping the paint but she did just that on her own. Two: why gouge the face of the wood to conduct the lead test instead of an insconpicous area.

[@NAVYSEABEE]

That N95 mask is doing nothing, as paint fumes are mostly oil based, should be using at least a P100 with/ an organic vapor cartridge

[@ry2]

So did anyone else notice that at 2:58 she said she didn't want to remove the varnish, and at 9:10, Mauro says "...not only did we remove the paint, but also the varnish"? How much did she get paid to say it "looks fantastic"?

[@oogrooq]

Does it work on muppets?

[@Rhodeygirl]

If the paint stripping was that easy why didn't you do the inside of the frame to the pocket door? And why did you test for the lead paint in such an obvious place when you knew she wasn't painting over the gouge? Ugh.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Miss Molly loves TOH !

[@bradhanson4803]

Get a dog really and treat it good

[@Yorkie285]

The Painter needs to go to a painting school....

[@scallywag1716]

I can tell by your comment you are an A+ painter. Good job!

[@steveheeres2418]

If its got zero VOC why the masks??

[@dennystrate110]

She said she didn't want to take the varnish off and the guy took it off i wouldn't be happy.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Pfft. Looks like the results far outweigh their earlier desire to retain old varnish. With all the work they had to do, applying new varnish would be a cakewalk.

[@thanatosst]

As addressed back at the shop, it's basically impossible to remove paint but leave the varnish. I wish they had showed/said that in the conversation with the homeowner.

[@stacker55]

i'd be more upset about the 2 inch ravine he carved out of the trim right at eye level

[@ZachAshcraft]

Its literally not possible to do that. And simple as can be to add new finish to the wood once its stripped. Theres no inherent value in "original varnish" just the wood itself

[@kalijasin]

Bad taste in color.