How Victorian and Edwardian Doors Were Constructed
Traditional doors from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries were engineered objects, not flat-pack assemblies. Mechanical Joinery — Not Glue Dependency Victorian doors were almost universally constructed using mechanical joinery, most commonly: These joints physically lock the door together. The strength of the door comes from wood-to-wood geometry, not adhesive bonding. In many cases, […]
From Door Stripping Yorkshire to Yorkshire Paint Stripping
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. The business began over 50 years ago, working from […]
Collection & Delivery Services — How We Bring Restoration to Your Doorstep
At strippaint.co.uk, we know that many of our customers don’t have the tools, time or manpower to remove heavy doors, large furniture, radiators or metal gates themselves. That’s why we offer a full collection, transportation, restoration, and re-installation (refitting) service covering a wide area — making the entire restoration process hassle-free from start to finish. […]
Restoring Door Furniture, Hinges & Vintage Locks: Why Keeping the Originals Is Better Than Replacing Them
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 (and most valuable) parts of a door is the original ironmongery: the handles, hinges, knobs, escutcheons, letter plates, rim locks […]
What Paint Stripping Reveals: The Hidden Problems Under Old Paint — And Why Professional Restoration Matters
Many doors, furniture pieces, radiators and architectural items arrive at our workshop coated in thick layers of old paint. Some are beautifully made period pieces hiding under decades of colour; others are modern items with problem coatings. But one thing is always true: 💡 You never truly know what condition the timber or metal is […]
Furniture Stripping: Understanding Different Paints, Varnishes & Why Some Finishes Are Harder to Remove Than Others
Restoring old furniture is one of the most rewarding transformations you can make in a home. Whether it’s a pine chest of drawers, an antique table, a sideboard, or a solid oak wardrobe, professional furniture stripping can reveal the beauty of the original wood — often hidden under decades of paint, varnish, wax or modern […]
Restoring Metal Railings, Fences & Gates: How We Strip, Repair and Respray Them Back to Better-Than-New
Restoring Metal Railings, Fences & Gates: How We Strip, Repair and Respray Them Back to Better-Than-New Metal railings, gates and fences are some of the most eye-catching features of a property — but over time, layers of paint, rust, and weathering can slowly dull their appearance. Whether you have Victorian wrought iron railings, a steel […]
Water-Based vs Oil-Based Paints: How They’re Removed From Wood – And Why Some Jobs Require DCM Instead of Caustic Stripping
When restoring wooden doors, furniture, and architectural items, one of the most important factors is understanding what type of paint is on the surface. Not all paints behave the same, and not all removal methods work on every coating. At strippaint.co.uk, we specialise in matching the right stripping method to the right material — ensuring […]
The Benefits of Restoring Wooden Period Doors – And How Caustic Stripping Brings Them Back to Life
When it comes to improving the character and value of a home, few upgrades make as big an impact as restoring original wooden period doors. Whether you own a Victorian terrace, an Edwardian townhouse, or a 1930s semi, those solid timber doors were built to last — and with the right restoration process, they can […]
