Stripping in a Victorian Mansion

[@garaldtao1801]

As a restorer I find best way to remove paint from detailed wood is with a air welder fitter with a flat vinyl tip. These tools are designed to melt and not burn or vaporize because brittle plastic or a brown scorch mark on your vinyl will defeat its purpose. Consequently the warm air it produces makes it an ideal paint removing tool. The paint just peels off like a banana peel in large sections. These use to be $900 but they are now down to $90. I could adjust the speed of the fan and the heat setting from 0 to 2000 degrees on the one that I own. I think this welder is one of the best kept secrets.

[@PINE1berry]

Thanks...I will look into this.

[@rozchristopherson648]

I’ve never seen this tool before. Thank you.

[@adrianguynn5807]

It kills me to watch this knowing that this Grand ole Dame has burned to the ground from a lightning strike!

[@skottpd8918]

Laine, you seriously need your own show!! All our love, Scotty And Adam!

[@SuzesCarnivoreLifeAfterBypass]

Wow that's slick! I've never seen that tool before. Very cool! That wood under there is gorgeous! 💖💜💖

[@callierenfro2305]

Love watching the process of restoration! Hopefully you guys will inspire others to do the same in their neighborhoods and homes to preserve the memories of the past.

[@rachellecc3547]

You made my day by saying it looked like the Star Trek sign! It was exactly what I thought when you first held it up :)

[@georgemack120]

I agree..lol...."beam-off this old paint, Scotty"!

[@johngiampapa]

You have the patience of a Saint! Stripping woodwork is so tedious and slowww! I grew up in a 1927 dutch colonial with gorgeous cherry woodwork. We stripped many rooms and the bannister and ugh! Hahaha Nice job!!! Good luck! Thank you for sharing and making videos!! -John

[@jm30603]

I'm pretty sure she is using the cobra infrared heater. I've heard some good things. I bought the silent paint remover because it was slightly cheaper and found it to be a decent tool for large flat surfaces with lead paint

[@troistishadeluxe8240]

I absolutely love seeing the process of restoring Louise! I can not wait to see her in her new/old glory! Thank you for the videos 🙂

[@marjoriejudge5348]

very informative ! thank you

[@praisejesusnow]

Bless you, Laine. Thank you for your interesting videos. But I'm worried for you. If the paint is smoking, there has to be some lead paint in there, vaporized. Can you keep it from getting that hot, and scrape it? Thanks for sharing your tools! God bless you both. You do an incredible job.

[@klarsen1839]

It is infrared, not ultrasonic - if anybody's googling it. :)

[@ivettecolon4562]

Thanks for sharing....like the color blends in beautiful..

[@mala3isity]

Why on earth did they paint this post? It's almost the exact color of the raw wood.

[@dominikm.8990]

Meanwhile, stripping in other Victorian mansions be like "Now unbutton the top five buttons on your hundred button shoes"

[@dodie5466]

😅😅

[@Jeanette3]

Definitely clicked because of the title and though it wasn’t what I was expecting, I still enjoyed the video. 😂

[@ivettecolon4562]

The striping is good but the liquid is better just let it soak in and wipe out..

[@msspringchicken]

Even though it's not vaporizing, you are still inhaling the smoke right ? Just curious, because then you will be inhaling smoke, verses dust, not sure if there is is much of a difference in the negative effects it would have on the lungs ! You do such fabulous work, I just love everything you do for these grand old houses !!! 😉

[@panda5122]

Does the tool get all paint layers in one go? Or would you need several rounds for surfaces that have been painted multiple times?

[@gvmelissa1]

Ultrasonic or Infrared? I'm thinking it's actually infrared.

[@lynneatwood2536]

What’s the name of the ultra expensive tool? It looks great!

[@OurRestorationNation]

The Cobra Speedheater!

[@1065Olivia]

@@OurRestorationNation That is what I thought it was. I searched for this particular video again because I want to get one. Restoring our 1903 home and used citrus strip which is SO slow. Then used my heat guns on latex. BUT now have tested other areas of home and they are all lead paint and so many layers. It will be worth the cost because I can also use it on the outside porch railings where paint is 1/8 thick. Keep up the great work! I so enjoy your videos, all of them!

[@lindawhite8566]

Did no one get even the slightest giggle over this video's title?

[@ladylena1918]

I've never seen an ultrasonic heat gun before (that sounds so Space age) I don't know if they sell these in the UK. I've learnt something new today. Stay safe everyone 💕

[@laineberry2637]

Lady Lena I got it online, so I bet you can get one!

[@ladylena1918]

Yea!

[@deedavies7194]

You have to be careful that it does not stay to warm as it is known to catch on fire x

[@georgemack120]

I will not scold, but I venture to guess that the smoke is in-fact "vaporised" lead, n'est-ce pas? I'm just being a smart-ass LOL carry-on. It's going to be stunning and well worth every brain cell !

[@FollowerOfYeshua1974]

I read that wearing a respirator mask is recommended even though it is "unlikely" that the lead paint will vaporize. In other words, its better to be safe than sorry.

[@adrianwallace9842]

Maybe the money you're saving on chemical stripper makes up for the cost? I've looked at those tools before and you're not wrong! 🤑

[@sletourneau3]

Oh... I want one of those...

[@laurie4275]

This looks like a horrifically long and tedious task. Id never have the patience.

[@ivettecolon4562]

You be there forever .trust me liquid faster..

[@ladylena1918]

First View.

[@opiemom66]

great tips. What is your go to tool for the tighter areas on a newel post for scraping? that tool looks amazing for open curved areas. inside curves?