How To Remove Paint From Floor Tiles

Whether the paint is wet or dry though you may have trouble getting it out of the grout.

How to remove paint from floor tiles.

You can often remove latex paint from a laminate floor by scraping it with a plastic scraper. If the paint is oil based rub it out with white spirit turpentine or acetone. More porous tiles will absorb more of the paint and may need to be replaced. Whether you want to remove a deliberate paint job or accidental splatters from your ceramic tile floor you can complete the job yourself after a little experimentation.

Use a dab of paint thinner on a rag to remove any last remnants of the stain from the tile. Once the paint has dried you have to either scrape it or dissolve it. As with any paint spill you ll have an easier time removing one from tile if you get the paint while it s wet. How to remove the paint will depend on a few factors including whether the paint is wet or dry the type of paint and the type of tile.

Scrape off paint with a plastic scraper held at a 45 degree angle. You may find it effective to clean the spot with an abrasive sponge but be sure to buy a sponge that is rated for your tile s material and avoid using steel wool. If the paint is smooshed over the surface make a solution with vinegar rubbing alcohol water and dish soap and rub it out. The best time to remove paint from a floor is when it s still wet.

Remove any remaining residue with paint thinner. If there s no damage to the glaze proceed for the remainder of the tile. Wipe clean with remover after scraping.