Paint Strippers (91 items found)

Do you love giving new life to older pieces of furniture? Refinishing furniture or cabinetry often requires more than an additional coat of paint or varnish, and when it takes more than elbow grease to remove a stubborn adhesive, it’s time to enlist the help of a liquid remover. Varnish, paint, glue, and adhesive removers make re-painting, refinishing or simply cleaning up an old surface much easier. Shop paint removers from top brands at Ace Hardware today.

What Is an All-Purpose Remover?

When looking to restore a piece of wood furniture or cabinetry to its original condition, you might need an all-purpose remover. Products like paint strippers break down layers of paint and finishes so that you can easily remove these layers. What had previously been a labor-intensive task can quickly become a manageable step in the process.

All-purpose removers can eliminate a wide variety of substances from the surfaces of wood, metal and other materials. As a result, they're a great product to keep on hand if you want something you can quickly grab while completing many different jobs. Before use, read the label to determine whether the formula is safe for the surface you plan to apply it on.

Types of Paint Remover

While all-purpose removers are suitable for many tasks, other paint stripper products are formulated for specific materials. Some options include:

• Solvent-based paint stripper: Like paint thinners, these paint remover products contain solvents. When applied to paint, they break the bond that holds the pigment in place, allowing it to be lifted away.
• Caustic paint stripper: This type of paint remover contains sodium hydroxide and other ingredients that react to paint and begin gradually dissolving it.
• Wood stripper: Cabinetry and furniture made of wood can stand the test of time, but as a material, wood is easily damaged by overly abrasive or caustic chemicals. Wood stripper is formulated specifically for use on wood, making it the best choice if you want to repaint or remove old paint before applying a wood conditioner.
• Varnish remover: Varnish is a finish applied over the top of wood to seal and protect it. If you plan to refinish hardwood floors, furniture or cabinetry, you'll need to remove the protective layer first.
• Urethane remover: Also called urethane stripper, this paint remover contains ingredients that can cut through urethane, a finish that guards against moisture, scratches and extreme temperatures.
• Epoxy remover: Caulk, paint, and glue are used to create finished looks or complete projects, but if they’re misapplied, these materials can be pretty unforgiving. Epoxy removers are formulated to penetrate and dissolve the dried compound within hours to help you peel or wipe it away.

Get Your Paint Removers at Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware has the paint and supplies you need to tackle every job. Head to your neighborhood hardware store to shop for paint stripper and remover products from top brands like Goo Gone, Rust-Oleum and many more. One of our helpful experts can give you ideas to make your project a success and recommend the right wood stripper or varnish remover for your needs. You can also shop a selection of the best paint removers online and enjoy the convenience of straight-to-your-door shipping.