How do I remove the existing paint/finish from bathroom wood cabinets?

You have not given us much to work with. Are they painted or stained, is there a poly finish on top? You would likely need to use a paste type paint remover with a small amount of sanding.

Get a paint remover product and follow the directions. You will need paint thinner,denatured alcohol,steel wool and sand paper. After using a putty knife to remove as much paint as possible use the steel wool to remove the rest and wipe down with paint thinner. Let it dry and clean with denatured alcohol. Let it dry again and use very fine sandpaper to even everything out. You can use toothpicks or dental tools to get the paint out out small crevices. Prime and paint!

Patty, I agree with most everything you posted except the steel wool. There are better products than steel wool which can leave behind bits of steel that will affect the finish. 3M makes a few good pads I'd use before steel wool but the rest you said makes good sense including the dental tools.

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Originally Posted by vic_segovia

How do I remove the existing paint/finish from bathroom wood cabinets?

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How do you push your car to the gas station when you run out of gas? :confused: Silly right? :p
Why remove the old paint if you don't have to? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by SnakeBite

How do you push your car to the gas station when you run out of gas? :confused: Silly right? :p
Why remove the old paint if you don't have to? :rolleyes:

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vic_segovia was asking about removing the existing paint/finish. I would think that it would be safe to assume that vic_segovia wanted to do so for a good reason. But, we don't know what the reason is yet. We don't know if some sort of stain or clear finish or even paint is desired to be applied. So, I don't think that it would be advisable to be reading into something before all of the facts are known.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Clough

vic_segovia was asking about removing the existing paint/finish.

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Yes, I understand.

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Originally Posted by Clough

vic_segovia I would think that it would be safe to assume that vic_segovia wanted to do so for a good reason.

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It’s not a good idea to assume anything. We’re dealing with an amateur in this case. How would he/she know if removing the existing paint/finish is even a good plan?

I have seen many homeowners “with preconceived notions” to take on the most difficult and unnecessary projects. I often have to explain and educate them basied on the pros and cons of this task.

If someone wanted to push their car to the gas station for repair, I would explain to them that there is a better way.

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Originally Posted by Clough

vic_segovia We don't know if some sort of stain or clear finish or even paint is desired to be applied. So, I don't think that it would be advisable to be reading into something before all of the facts are known.

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Most importantly, we don’t even know what type of wood the cabinets are made with. They may not even be stainable.

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Originally Posted by SnakeBite

Most importantly, we don’t even know what type of wood the cabinets are made with. They may not even be stainable.

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Hell, they may not even be WOOD!