ASK This Old House | Paint Stripping, Fridge Hookup (S16 E23) FULL EPISODE

Mauro travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint; Tom explains basic chiseling techniques; Richard helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker.

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How to Safely Strip Paint from Woodwork

Paint stripping is a project that can be detrimental to a person's health. For that reason, Mauro strongly advises that homeowners take a number of steps to protect themselves.

If there is a chance that any of the paint being stripped was applied before 1978, it needs to be tested for lead. Lead tests can be bought at most paint supply stores and home centers. Mauro used the LeadCheck Swabs test kit, manufactured by 3M.

When choosing a paint stripper, check the label closely and choose one that reads "Zero VOC." "Low VOC" paint strippers can be misleading, since there are few regulations determining the concentration of VOCs that can be considered "low". Mauro used Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover and laminated paper, both manufactured by Dumond.

The other materials required for paint stripping, including the plastic putty knife, drop cloths, disposable paint brush, mask and gloves, can all be found at home centers and paint supply stores.

Getting Started with a Chisel

Tom suggests buying a few chisels with a variety of different widths, all made of high-quality steel. These can be purchased at home centers or woodworking supply stores.

To sharpen a chisel, usually a honing stone or a whetstone can get the job done. Tom used a diamond whetstone, manufactured by DMT. For more serious sharpening jobs, a grinder with a chisel sharpening jig can be used. Those can found at lumberyards and specialty woodworking stores.

How to Connect an Ice Maker like a Pro

While there are plenty of homeowner-friendly kits available for ice-maker hookups, Richard suggests doing a little extra work to ensure a secure connection that will last for a long time.

Richard replaced the plastic tubing with copper tubing, and instead of using a saddle valve, he connected it to the cold water line using a compression connection with a multi-turn valve, which he soldered into the cold water pipe using a T fitting. All of these materials are available at home centers and plumbing supply houses.

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Products and Services from this episode

Diamond whetstone to sharpen a chisel
Category: Tools, Millwork & Moldings, Windows, Doors & Hardware
Manufacturer
Diamond Machining Technology, Inc. (DMT)
http://www.dmtsharp.com

How to Safely Strip Paint from Woodwork
Category: Paints & Finishes, Safety & Security, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Millwork & Moldings, Paper & Paneling, Surface Protection, Contractors & Services
Expert assistance
Mauro's Painting
http://www.maurospainting.com

LeadCheck Swabs test kit
Category: Building Resources, Paints & Finishes, Safety & Security, Millwork & Moldings, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Siding
Manufacturer
3M
http://www.3m.com

Smart Strip Advanced Paint Remover and laminated paper
Category: Paints & Finishes, Materials, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Millwork & Moldings, Paper & Paneling, Siding, Safety & Security
Manufacturer
Dumond Chemicals, Inc.
http://www.dumondchemicals.com

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