My house is 8 months old and the paint has chipped in places on the porch railings. (I don't believe any type of primer was used before painting). I would like to strip the paint off and then apply a solid white stain. I have a sander...but is there something else I should consider using? The porch is about 20 x 5 and would take a while to sand.
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You might do better with one of the chemical strippers, such as those sold at Home Depots. You use heavy plastic then to peel paint off.
Before committing to such a project, however, do a test patch. Depending on what has been done over time, the wood might not be worth staining. Paint hides many more sins.
