How do you remove latex paint from ceramic tile and grout without damaging the tile?

Answer 1

Latex paint from tileI just finished painting my own bathroom. Just use a putty knife on a slight tilt and carefully push on the paint spots (don't rush this job), then wipe clean. As for the latex paint on the grout, be sure you have waited a couple of weeks, wet it down, and then use "Scotch Brite" pads to gently go over the grout. Do not push on the pad too much. Latex, as you know, can be taken off with water. I use warm, soapy water to do this.

More advice from Wiki s Contributors:

• Keeping it wet and warm is a big plus, especially if it is fairly recent. Try to use a scraper that is plastic if possible. Sometimes an abrasive handcleaner and a stiff plastic bristle brush will do the trick.

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There are products on the market that were originally created to specifically meet this type of need.Today they are used for a wide variety of cleaning and removing purposes however they still do a great job for removing dried dripped or spilled latex paint from finished,painted or glazed surfaces.The two most well-known brands are "Oops" and "Goof-Off".These products are sold at most hardware or home improvement stores and are also sometimes found in the cleaning aisles of grocery stores and department stores.

If your spills are on vinyl flooring,carpet or other similar surfaces be sure to read the label carefully as these products can sometimes damage those types of materials.If you feel you have questions shop for these products at businesses that offer knowledgeable saleshelp to assist you.

Answer 2

I'm using Mr. Muscle cleaning fluid and using a steel wool cleaner to rub the paint off. It does get the paint off the grout, but you need to be careful not to scratch the tiles. We're painting the tiles afterwards so not too worried about damage.

There is a product from Australia that is a broom on mop off grout cleaner no nasties www.pinkstuff.com.au. It gets paint off tiles I am a messy painter and I just made a solution let it sit and then mopped the paint splotches off and ended up with immaculate tiles and grout.

Answer 3

Make a strong solution out of dishwasher tablets or powder and keep dabbing it on and working at it with a scrubbing brush. Rinse off.

Beware dishwasher powder is the strongest cleaning agent in your home so wear gloves and protect eyes.

Also works on felt tip pen on bare wood but causes bleaching - even if you rinse well, if possible do whole area.

Answer 4

Tough one, as grout is like a micro hard sponge.

Latex is water based, so if you use hot soapy water and apply it to grout area

and let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then use a tooth brush / hard bristles and scrub it with that kind of brush in all directions, it should help.

Rinse and Repeat until satisfied.

Hope this helps.

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Answer 5

Unless your grout was well sealed, that may be impossible. Unsealed grout will soak up paint to the extent it may be necessary to either remove the grout or paint over it with special grout paint.

Answer 6

To remove emulsion paint from plaster use a steamer. Another option would be to use a scraper or a block.