Hey folks, I’ve got this historical door which I’d love to restore but first the many layers of old paint must come off.

Would you know anyone (in the Hartford area if possible) who would strip an old door? Thanks!

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MonkeysDaddy2012 t1_j1puvcz wrote on December 26, 2022 at 12:57 PM

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For real - check out The Strip Joint in Canton. http://www.thestripjointct.com/

dan8947 t1_j1q6khm wrote on December 26, 2022 at 2:53 PM

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Kronenberger and sons restoration in Middletown

Laistrygonian OP t1_j1qd0wv wrote on December 26, 2022 at 3:46 PM

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Replying to MonkeysDaddy2012 (#1,071,294)

Thanks for this, unfortunately, I’ve already reached out to these guys; they confirmed that they cannot do this kind of work due to certain state wide rules surrounding stripping lead

himewaridesu t1_j1qg3h7 wrote on December 26, 2022 at 4:09 PM

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Can you use Cirtus stripper and a lot of poly cloths, while wearing a respirator? r/centuryhomes has a lot of projects like this.

Actonhammer t1_j1qrago wrote on December 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM

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Search for someone who specializes in 1700s and 1800s houses and restoration

Laistrygonian OP t1_j1qxarp wrote on December 26, 2022 at 6:15 PM

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Replying to dan8947 (#1,072,968)

Just inquired with them, thanks

Laistrygonian OP t1_j1qxfmo wrote on December 26, 2022 at 6:16 PM

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Replying to himewaridesu (#1,074,245)

So this is what my brother-in-law (a contractor) did, but which also ended up dispersing lead paint to the extent that it could be traced in the blood of his children. I’m a little bit wary of this experience.

himewaridesu t1_j1r96v8 wrote on December 26, 2022 at 7:41 PM

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Replying to Laistrygonian (#1,076,447)

Yikes! Hopefully they started lead poisoning protocol with adding a ton of leafy dark greens into their diets to help mitigate the lead.