Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Stripping/Refinishing a Sandstone Surround

I have a sandstone surround around my fireplace that was covered in about 70,000 layers of paint (a bit of an exaggeration). I wanted get a more natural look, so I started stripping the paint with a "less toxic", orange smelling gel remover, but I noticed that some speckles of paint are left behind in the porous stone.  I was wondering how to get these last remnants out.  Also, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the finishing options are for sandstone.  I know that sandstone cannot be polished.  Thanks

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