Scraping. scraping. scraping. Instructions from the dentist to take it easy--and not do strenuous exercise. Is scraping strenuous?
I don't think so. It is perhaps mindless, but perhaps I am so dreadful because I am not thinking about it enough.
That's probably not the case. George, who does know about such things, says that paint that has been sitting as long as these many coats is almost impossible to remove.
Karen A. has suggested using a heat machine (like a hair dryer, but hotter). George seems to think nothing can make this job any easier. He laughed at my most recent purchase of a soy based paint remover.
Triptych of porch floor in very ragged state
In fact, the stripper, while not breath-taking, did make it a bit easier. Some paint did leave the floor. Eventually results will be posted--but for now--floor scraping with not that much to show.
In 1943 my parents bought a farmhouse built in 1806. Ownership eventually passed to their three children. After many years of neglect (long and complicated tale), we have sold 80 of the original 86 acres to the State of New Jersey, which has guaranteed its preservation as wilderness forever. Beginning with money received from Green Acres Program, I am hoping to do my small bit to stimulate the distressed national economy as I resuscitate the house. This is my attempt to record that effort.
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