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Wood Restoration

Strip-It Professional Water-Based Wood Finish Remover

Professional Finish Remover

StripIt® is a water-based, non-hazardous pH neutral stain and finish remover. StripIt removes multiple layers in one application. StripIt is odor free and can be used for interior and exterior applications. It will not raise the grain.

StripIt contains no harsh chemicals, is biodegradable and non-flammable, and unlike caustic strippers, StripIt will not darken nor discolor the wood.

StripIt Available Sizes

With the use of all finish removers and wood cleaners, it is of utmost importance to thoroughly rinse the surface once the finish is removed.

Product Information

StripIt removes multiple layers of log home finishes in one application.

Features

  • Removes most finishes from logs, siding and deck surfaces
  • Will not harm chinking and sealants
  • Will not corrode or discolor aluminum or other metals
  • Environmentally friendly

Application Temperature

40° to 90°F

Application Methods

Safety equipment, bucket, brush or roller, paint scraper, rags, and pressure washer capable of generating at least 500 to 600 psi

Surface Preparation

Dirt Free

Shelf Life

2 Years – Protect from freezing

Special Instructions

Apply from bottom-up, rinse from top-down
One to two applications, depending on severity
Rinse thoroughly from top down

Coverage Rate

45-55 square feet / gallon

Application Videos and Tips

Removing Stains & Finishes with StripIt

Applying Finish Removers With Airless Sprayers

Make it easy to apply StripIt with an airless sprayer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions about StripIt answered.

My log home needs to be refinished, what do I do?

If your log home has an unknown finish, it’s best to take it down to bare wood. If you know that it’s been finished with Perma-Chink Systems products, you can clean and reapply finish or topcoat. For the best products to use, read this.

How to apply finish removers using airless sprayer?

Most people use brushes to apply our finish removers but they can be applied with airless sprayers as long as you know what to do. Read more here.

What should I do if my log home is really dark or discolored?

Dark or discolored log homes can mean a couple of things. One is it’s dirty and a thorough cleaning will bring back the original look. Another is the wrong finish was applied and it’s covered in mold, mildew, and other stains. Restoration steps begin here.

Our contractor used the Strip-It product on the log home that we recently purchased. He used an airless sprayer and then pressure washed the home. It did a great job of removing the dark paint on it. Soon, we will be applying your Ultra-2 stain and Advance topcoat. We couldn’t be more pleased with how our project is going so far, so thank you Perma-Chink!

–Myra

We received your samples of S-100 and Strip-It to try on our logs. Strip-It worked the best as our finish remover. We were able to leave it on overnight and we used a pressure washer to remove the old finish the next day. Now we are continuing the restoration process and are planning on using more products from Perma-Chink Systems.

–Roosevelt

I found this product to be fairly easy to work with. Our home had a couple of places where animals had chewed on the logs in the past, so we wanted to fill in those areas. We cleaned those areas up, then applied a little M-Balm, and then put the E-Wood right on top of it. We had to sand it down a little, but it does look pretty good so far. We are going to stain over it soon.

–Cecily

As a log home restoration company, E-Wood is used in many applications for restoration. We use it on broken or cracked wood, and fill in where knots have fallen out of pine boards. It is easy to use: Mix equal parts with your hands (use gloves), shape and apply to affected area. Let dry, sand and stain. It does not shrink or pull away. It is a good product: Thank you, Perma-Chink!

–Staurt
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