You will have to try these methods out on an inconspicuous patch of your
floor to make sure the floor finish is not damaged before using them on the
paint:

1. For dried latex paint, try xylene or toluene. It is probably easiest
for you to get it in the formulation called "Goof-Off".

2. For dried oil paint, soak the spot in linseed oil until the paint
softens, then remove it.

Good Luck.


"Donna" wrote in message
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We just pulled up the carpet in our upstairs to find hardwood floors,
covered with lots of different colors of paint splashes. Our budget
doesn't stretch to refinishing for a few years, so if it's possible, I'd
like to find a way to remove the paint. I have no idea whether it's oil
or
latex, and would guess that the paint splashes have been there at least 8
years. Can it be removed to make the floors look decent or should we
just
live with it until we can afford to refinish?

Donna