Removing paint from 112 year old trim....Help please!
I would like to remove the paint from my very old trim work. I wish to refinish the trim so the wood will show. I have seen ads for the peel away paint remover bu...
I would like to remove the paint from my very old trim work. I wish to refinish the trim so the wood will show. I have seen ads for the peel away paint remover bu...
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