Crackle Painting (prepping procedure options)?

Question

I am redoing a dresser with a heavy coat of yellow enamel paint on it. I will be using a red flat paint for the base, then crackle medium.The final coat will be a ivory satin finish. How much sanding or stripping or what's the easiest way to get rid of this bright butter yellow enamel thick paint??? Ugh.

Answer 1

If you want the best finish, the prep is important.  Strip the old paint with SoyGel stripper.  It is almost odorless, works very well and is easy to work with.  Let it penetrate the old paint then remove the whole mess with a putty knife, fine steel wool and sand paper.  You remove any residue with water and let the piece dry thoroughly.  Give it a light sanding and then start your painting.

It should look great when its finished!

Answer 2

Sand with a very rough sand paper, also use a spatula and try a scrape some away, also you can use an electrical sander, but go light with it! Hope that helps!