W.T. Allen EIIR Post Box Restoration | History & Mechanism
We restore a c.1955 W.T. Allen EIIR cast-iron Post Office wall box, exploring its Chubb lock, two-pin keyhole shutter, internal collection mechanism, 110kg construction and the remarkable history of its London manufacturer.
Lead-Safe Finishing for Stripped Doors: From Lead Paint to a Sealed Natural Finish
A detailed look at how we stripped, neutralised, sanded, tested and sealed a set of old lead-painted doors before finishing them with a hard-wearing dead-flat polyurethane system designed to minimise exposure to any remaining lead residue while retaining the natural character of the timber.
Leeds town hall door restoration
A look at our Leeds Town Hall heritage door restoration project, where large historic oak and pine doors were professionally stripped, carefully sanded and prepared for the next stage of conservation work.
Traditional ironwork restoration for difficult jobs
Original wrought iron railings and gates removed from lead-set stonework, professionally stripped, restored and refitted using modern colour-matched resin. A look at how careful removal and specialist restoration saved period ironwork that other companies would not take on.
Why Nitromors Doesn’t Work Like It Used To – And What Changed in Paint Stripping
Modern Nitromors no longer works like the old paint strippers many people remember. This article explains what changed, why DCM was removed from consumer products, and why professional paint stripping is still far more effective on difficult coatings.
How Victorian and Edwardian Doors Were Constructed
Old Victorian and period doors do not rely on glue alone. This article explains how traditional door construction works, why proper paint stripping should not make a sound door fall apart, and what stripping can reveal about loose joints, old repairs and previous damage.
From Door Stripping Yorkshire to Yorkshire Paint Stripping
Our history & values A Long-Running Yorkshire Workshop Built on Heritage, Craftsmanship & Proper Local Values Long before strippaint.co.uk existed — before social media, online reviews or nationwide delivery — there was a small Yorkshire workshop quietly dipping doors for homeowners, joiners and builders across Hull and the surrounding region. What started as a traditional […]
Collection & Delivery Services — How We Bring Restoration to Your Doorstep
Collection, delivery and refitting Collection, Delivery & Refitting for Doors, Furniture, Gates and Restoration Projects Many customers do not have the tools, time, transport or manpower to remove heavy doors, large furniture, radiators, railings or metal gates themselves. That is why Yorkshire Paint Stripping offers collection, transportation, workshop restoration and refitting options across Hull, Yorkshire […]
From Baltic Timber to a Yorkshire Home: Restoring a 19th-Century Pine Chest
Antique furniture restoration From Baltic Timber to a Yorkshire Home: Restoring a 19th-Century Pine Chest When this pine chest arrived at our workshop in Hull, it was hidden beneath layers of old paint and varnish, masking both its craftsmanship and its history. Once carefully stripped back to bare wood, it became clear that this was […]
Restoring Door Furniture, Hinges & Vintage Locks: Why Keeping the Originals Is Better Than Replacing Them
Door furniture & ironmongery restoration Why Original Door Furniture Is Worth Preserving When people think about restoring a period door, they often focus on the timber — the panels, grain, mouldings and paint. But one of the most overlooked parts of a door is the original ironmongery: the handles, hinges, knobs, escutcheons, letter plates, rim […]
