# How to Remove Old Shellac From a Timber Table
As shellac ages, it can begin to crack or turn yellow. When this happens, you may stop noticing the timber table and start noticing in what poor shape the shellac is. Strip the table to remove the layer of shellac so you can reapply it. Use chemical paint strippers, which are effective with even very old layers of shellac. Be careful while you are working as chemical paint strippers are toxic.
Things You'll Need
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Dust mask
- Paint stripper
- Paintbrush
- Steel wool
- Paint scraper
- Rag
- Water
Instructions
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Put on gloves, goggles and a dust mask to protect yourself from paint stripper fumes. Work in a well-ventilated area or outside if possible.
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Dip a paintbrush into the paint stripper.
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Apply a very thick layer of stripper over the timber table.
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Let the stripper set according to the manufacturer's directions. The shellac bubbles up and separates from the timber.
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Scrape the shellac off with a paint scraper to reveal bare wood. Work until you remove all of the shellac. Use a piece of steel wool to scrub shellac from small, detailed surfaces on the timber table.
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Wipe the wood down with clear water and a rag to remove the paint stripper. Let the wood completely dry.
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