How to Remove Shellac from Wood | Ask This Old House

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In this video, paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a pair of homeowners bring their woodwork back to life by removing old shellac in the simplest ways possible. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Shellac was a popular finish many years ago, but it has its challenges. It needs to be applied in the right temperatures, and its drying time needs to be respected to prevent uneven textures. But, shellac is tough and can take forever to sand. When a pair of homeowners needed their woodwork repaired, paint expert Mauro Henrique knew just what to do. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Tools 3-inch chipping brush [https://homedepot.sjv.io/qzZAeq] Paint scraper [homedepot.sjv.io/xLO105] Painter’s multi-tool [https://homedepot.sjv.io/21bO4O] Small putty knives [https://homedepot.sjv.io/vNM4EW] 5-gallon bucket [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nLBo1x] Wet/dry vacuum [https://homedepot.sjv.io/nXg71X] 3-inch brushes for water based finishes [https://homedepot.sjv.io/YRBqDK] Respirator [homedepot.sjv.io/e1amdj] Safety glasses [https://homedepot.sjv.io/EKWeAX] Rubber gloves [https://homedepot.sjv.io/XmWJza] Where to find it? Mauro prepped the area by covering the floor with drop c

Published 2025-05-10 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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