I Stripped a Century of Paint Off This Door… Here’s What I Found

Описание: I wanted to restore our Victorian doors without ruining the character and making them look like new. So I am trying out some Peelaway 7 paint stripper to see how it performs.

Get the paint stripper: https://tidd.ly/4pH7hnc

Get the door oil: https://tidd.ly/4ql1yEG

Thank you to the Decorating centre online for providing these

🛠️ Tools & Gear I Use:
https://renovation-dan.co.uk/my-tools/

Use code RENODAN for 5% off at Lumberjack Tools
https://www.lumberjacktools.co.uk
& 10% off Shadowfoam
http://shadowfoam.com?ref=67

🙌 Support the Channel:
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/renovationdan

📱 Follow Me on Instagram:
  / renovation.dan  

🌐 Visit My Website:
https://www.renovation-dan.co.uk

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro – restoring our original 1891 Victorian doors
0:15 The goal: restore them without making them look new
0:33 Peelaway 7 paint stripper (what I’m using)
0:42 Apply thick + cover with plastic (leave 24 hours)
1:34 Peel back the sheets + remove the first layers
2:16 Paint stripper vs heat gun + belt sander (why I tested both)
2:56 Scraping the stubborn bottom layers
3:12 Sanding back to clean wood using the Jawhorse (game changer)
3:52 Finishing with Osmo Door Oil
4:52 Final reveal
5:18 Quick verdict on Peelaway 7
5:50 Next test: Peelaway 1 on the next door (subscribe)
6:10 Outro / thanks for watching


📖 About This Channel:
On this channel, I post weekly videos covering everything from shed builds, tool wall setups, garden DIY projects, power tool tutorials, and beginner-friendly woodworking builds — all designed to help you tackle projects at home without breaking the bank.

If you’re into affordable tool reviews, practical workshop projects, and simple, satisfying DIY jobs you can do in a weekend — you’re in the right place.


Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that may earn me affiliate payments - at no extra cost to you. Any support for the channel is massively appreciated and allows me to keep making videos.