Whether you’re removing graffiti, restoring it to its former glory, or prepping it for repainting, removing paint from a wooden bench can be a tricky job. So what’s the best way to tackle it?

Wooden benches are usually exposed to the elements, where temperature, humidity and weather changes can wreak havoc. While wood is a resistant material, if you have painted your wooden outdoor furniture, you may find that paint doesn’t hold up as well against the elements as the base material does. Over time, paint on your wooden bench can start to blister, flake, and peel away. This can leave your wooden bench looking unwelcoming and make it an unpleasant place to sit.

Even indoors, painted wooden benches can struggle to maintain their flawless finish over time. Wear and tear can leave paint patchy and inspire you to give your bench a fresh look.

If you want to restore an old wooden bench and prepare it for repainting, the best practice is to first remove the old paint. In cases where the existing paint is bubbling and flaking, painting straight over will result in a less-than-perfect finish. You may want to reach for the sandpaper or a power-sanding tool, and this may work for the flatter surfaces, but a sanding tool will struggle to adequately remove paint from the trickier areas of the wooden bench. This is also a labour-intensive paint removal method. Instead, you could choose a method that’s far quicker and requires less effort.

A safe chemical paint remover is the best option for removing paint from a wooden bench. A liquid solution can get into all the areas that other methods of paint stripping simply cannot and results in a better final finish. One paint removal product that’s safe, highly effective, and versatile enough to get into even the trickiest of areas is Peel Tec.

Peel Tec is a powerful paint removal spray that gets maximum results with minimal effort. What’s more, it’s an incredibly safe option as it’s non-hazardous, emits no dangerous vapours, and is formulated without methyl chloride.

To efficiently remove paint from a wooden bench, all you need is a can of Peel Tec and an appropriately sized scraper (or a mixture of small and large scrapers to make light work of the task). Simply spray the Peel Tec solution liberally onto the wooden bench, wait ten minutes, and use the scraper(s) to remove any residue. Then your wooden bench is ready for repainting ­– it really is that simple!

If your wooden bench is unlucky enough to be the target of graffiti, all is not lost. You can use this same technique to remove graffiti quickly and effectively.

If you want to make your wooden bench an enjoyable place to sit once more, get down to your local Wickes, where you’ll find everything that you need to remove the old paint. You can pick up your can of Peel Tec at Wickes stores nationwide and get advice from their specialists on how to use it for a wide variety of other projects too. Just check their website and pick up yours today!