If the paint stain is raised or thick, use a putty knife or paint scraper to gently scrape off as much of the old paint as possible without damaging the wood underneath.

If using rubber gloves, put them on after using the paint scraper or putty knife.

Use 120-grit sandpaper to sand the stained area, smoothing out any rough edges and removing the remaining paint.

Sand in the direction of the wood grain.