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Is Laser Cleaning Suitable For All Types Of Paint Removal From Wood ?

Apr 04, 2025

The application of laser cleaning technology is becoming more and more extensive.

It is not only suitable for cleaning almost all metal surfaces, but also for surface treatment of many non-metallic materials like bricks ,stone ,wood....

In the field of renovation and maintenance of old wooden furniture, laser cleaning plays a big role now such as removing varnish on wooden furniture, stripping old paint, etc.

But do you know if laser cleaning is suitable for cleaning all types of paint from wood ? And all types of lasers suitable for cleaning paint on wood ?

First of all, we need to understand that continuous laser is not suitable for cleaning paint and varnish on wood, because the continuous laser generates a lot of heat, and the accumulated heat will quickly burn and carbonize the wood.

Pulse laser is suitable for cleaning paint on wood because of the pulse effect, high laser frequency, and small heat accumulation.

However, it does not mean that all types of pulse lasers are suitable for cleaning paint on wood.

Do you want to know more about the application of laser cleaning in old doors and windows and furniture renovation and maintenance?

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