Supercharge your stripping power with EXPERT's Stripper Booster - the 100% butyl cellosolve formula that tackles water-based coatings when regular strippers fail. Professional-grade solvent power for the toughest restoration challenges.
EXPERT's Stripper Booster (Wood Stripper Booster) is a 100% pure butyl cellosolve formula designed to enhance EXPERT Wood Stripper for stubborn water-based stains and paints. This is our go-to booster for those impossible jobs with water-based coatings like Behr, Olympic, and Superdeck that regular strippers won't remove.
⚠️ EXTREME HAZARD PROFESSIONAL CHEMICAL ⚠️ This combustible solvent causes burns, generates harmful vapors, and requires maximum safety protocols. Only for experienced professionals handling the most challenging coating removal projects. Cannot be stored in aluminum containers.
Professional Enhancement System:
- Base Application: EXPERT Wood Stripper for standard oil-based finishes
- Enhanced Power: Add Stripper Booster for water-based, latex, and acrylic coatings
- Maximum Results: Combined formula removes coatings that resist all other methods
Why Concentrated Formula Matters:
EXPERT Butyl Boost delivers 100% pure butyl cellosolve - not diluted liquid like other brands:
✓ 100% Pure Solvent - No fillers, no water, no unnecessary additives. Just pure 100% butyl cellosolve for maximum penetration power.
✓ Professional Concentration - Enhancement ratios from 10-25% addition transforms stripping capability for any water-based coating challenge.
✓ Massive Shipping Savings - No paying to ship diluted solutions. Pure concentrate means maximum value per container.
✓ Extended Shelf Life - Pure solvent stays stable for 36 months unopened when stored properly.
✓ Professional Efficiency - Use only what's needed for specific problem coatings. No waste from pre-diluted solutions.
✓ Storage Convenience - Compact containers take minimal space compared to bulky pre-mixed alternatives.
The bottom line: While other brands ship you diluted solutions with fillers, EXPERT delivers pure, concentrated 100% butyl cellosolve - the professional standard for maximum enhancement power.
Mixing & Application Instructions:
⚠️ MANDATORY EXTREME PPE: Always wear chemical resistant gloves, boots, goggles, protective clothing, and NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with face shield when working with EXPERT Butyl Boost. This product causes burns and harmful vapors.
Mixing Ratios:
- Standard Enhancement: 10-25% Butyl Boost in your already-made wood stripper solution
- Large Batch: 0.5 to 1.25 gallons Butyl Boost per 5-gallon stripper mix
- Application Mix: Mix according to coating difficulty - start at 10% for standard water-based coatings, increase up to 25% for stubborn multi-layer applications
- Add to already-prepared stripper solution
- Mix thoroughly before application
- Use enhanced solution within 6 hours
Ratio Selection Guide:
- 10-15%: Standard water-based stains like Behr, Olympic, Superdeck
- 15-20%: Stubborn latex deck paints and solid color stains
- 20-25%: Multi-layer acrylic coatings and commercial-grade finishes
PREPARATION:
- Lightly dampen surfaces to avoid excessive grain-rise (without over-saturating)
- Test in small, inconspicuous area first to ensure desired results
- CRITICAL: Strippers must be kept wet or they will not work
APPLICATION:
- Apply using pump sprayer or car wash brush
- Apply generous, uniform coat
- For vertical surfaces: apply from bottom up to avoid streaking
- Avoid application in direct sunlight
- Allow 10-30 minutes for coating dissolution
- Mist with water if drying occurs
- Test readiness by scrubbing small area
- When finish lifts, agitate with stiff bristled brush in direction of wood grain
RINSE:
- Use garden hose at highest pressure or pressure washer with 1500-2500 psi
- Always clean in direction of wood grain
- Pressure washing reduces scrubbing requirements
- Repeat application on stubborn areas if needed
NEUTRALIZE (MANDATORY):
- Immediately neutralize with EXPERT Wood Brightener while wood is still wet
- Let Wood Brightener sit 5-15 minutes
- Any stripper not neutralized will cause poor stain adhesion
- Rinse all wood surfaces 10-15 minutes
- Ensure all soap suds are fully rinsed to avoid staining reactions
- Allow wood to dry for atleast 24-48 hours before staining
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
- Strippers must be kept wet or they will not work - light mist every few minutes
- Test on a small, inconspicuous area of the wood to ensure proper wood care
- Always wet plants, shrubs, and surrounding vegetation before and after use
- Always brighten wood after using enhanced stripper with EXPERT Wood Brightener
- Read and understand SDS for this product prior to use
⚠️ EXTREME HAZARD WARNINGS:
- WILL BURN SKIN, REMOVE PAINT FROM HOUSES, AND KILL PLANTS, GRASS AND PETS
- COMBUSTIBLE - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, or hot surfaces
- DO NOT drink, eat, or smoke when using this product
- Causes eye, skin, and mucous membrane burns
- Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin
- Vapor harmful - wear respirator and face shield
- Avoid contact with bare metal surfaces
- Project surfaces extremely slippery to walk on
- DO NOT store in aluminum containers
- Keep out of reach of children
- DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS
FIRST AID:
- IF INHALED: Move to fresh air. For breathing difficulties, administer oxygen and seek immediate medical attention
- IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth with water if conscious. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Call Poison Control or doctor
- IF ON SKIN: Rinse with water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with mild soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention
- IF IN EYES: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contacts if easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention
Limitations & Storage:
- Professional hazardous chemical requiring expertise and extreme safety protocols
- Will damage surrounding surfaces if not properly protected and rinsed
- Cannot be stored in aluminum containers
- Store in temperature-controlled room away from heat sources
- 36-month shelf life when unopened and properly stored
- Change clothing and wash thoroughly when finished
SDS
Download our Safety Data Sheet