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How can I tell if it´s oil-based paint or latex/acrylic paint?

Oil-Based or Latex/Acrylic Paint

To determine what type of paint is on your furniture, brush some stripper on a inconspicuous spot and see what happens. If it is oil-based, the paint will wrinkle and bubble. If it just softens up into a slimy goo, it is latex or acrylic. Oil-based paint is the easiest to remove.

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