How can I safely remove a layer of latex paint from my original stained hardwood doors?

I discovered, in painting my hallway, that my original stained hardwood panel doors have been painted over with a layer of latex paint (joys of apartment living!) How can I safely remove the latex paint without damaging the gorgeous chocolate-stained hardwood underneath?How can I safely remove a layer of latex paint from my original stained hardwood doors?
paint remover in the gel. Good luck. It`s hard work and very messy. Your gonna need alot of rags and drop cloth`s. DON`T do it on the hinges. You have to take it to a basement or garage. Brush on, wipe off, re-peat etc.....How can I safely remove a layer of latex paint from my original stained hardwood doors?
Strypeeze would probably be the easiest. Brush it on and it will clean it down to the wood.
Latex paint that is applied on top of an varnish can typically be removed by applying heat. A $30 heat gun from Home Depot may be able to do the trick. This will eliminate the use of strippers that may be harmful.





The gels and other removers can be effective, but you may need to remove the doors and work on them in a well ventilated area.





Here is a blog that has a bunch of solutions. I have actually called this company for information on projects I have faced, and they have always been helpful. If you get stuck, call them up, I am sure they will help you solve it.





http://www.resicomonline.com/blog/





Good luck!
start with the edge and try the gel paint removers ,Scrape-less paint removers should handle it as stain is in the wood and doesn't come off easily.