granite countertops- and oil based paint
 

A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks

granite countertops- and oil based paint
 

On May 11, 11:22*pm, KOS wrote:
A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. *Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? *I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks

Granite cutters have polishing tools and abrasives. Their installer
could make quick work of the imperfections. Considering the usual
installed prices of granite of $50 a square foot and up, spending $200
or so on restoration is not unreasonable. Memo: this wouldn't be a
problem with Formica.

Joe

granite countertops- and oil based paint
 

KOS wrote:

A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks


How much spray? A spot here and there, or clouds of spray all overr?
A nylon scrubber,
like used in the shower, might work. A new razor blade probably best,
with caution. I
know it would take the paint off easily, as I have used them on glass
but never on granite.

granite countertops- and oil based paint
 

On 5/12/2008 7:53 PM Joe spake thus:

On May 11, 11:22 pm, KOS wrote:

A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks

Granite cutters have polishing tools and abrasives. Their installer
could make quick work of the imperfections. Considering the usual
installed prices of granite of $50 a square foot and up, spending $200
or so on restoration is not unreasonable. Memo: this wouldn't be a
problem with Formica.

"Polishing tools and abrasives"? Why on earth would you even mention
that? If there's paint on the granite, a little paint remover will take
it off with no problem. Use Citri-Strip or one of the other eco-friendly
ones, not the nasty methyl chloride stuff. Me, I'd probably just put a
few drops of brake fluid over the paint specks and let it sit until
softened. But you certainly don't need to be grinding on the granite.

Try a small area first to make sure it doesn't discolor the granite. I
doubt it will. (Worst case, you may need to strip the sealer from the
granite and have it re-sealed.)


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granite countertops- and oil based paint
 

"Joe" wrote in message
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On May 11, 11:22 pm, KOS wrote:
A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks

Granite cutters have polishing tools and abrasives. Their installer
could make quick work of the imperfections. Considering the usual
installed prices of granite of $50 a square foot and up, spending $200
or so on restoration is not unreasonable. Memo: this wouldn't be a
problem with Formica.

Joe

There's a lot of deferent textures to granite, Some is pours., some is like
a piece of glass. I would try a razor blade but would recommend using soapy
water as a lubricant. after mine was installed they put a scratch in ( very
small) they hit it with a peanut grinder with a Diamond abrasive pad. It's a
little duller were they buffed it out , you would never see it if you didn't
know were it was. If the overspray is imbedded in the granite ( pours ) you
might want to consult a professional. As for you comment about Formica. Any
paint would rub right off with a rag and lacquer thinner, That's how the
clean the contact cement off when the make the counter tops.

granite countertops- and oil based paint
 

On 5/12/2008 8:35 PM Norminn spake thus:

KOS wrote:

A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks

How much spray? A spot here and there, or clouds of spray all overr?
A nylon scrubber, like used in the shower, might work. A new razor
blade probably best, with caution. I know it would take the paint off
easily, as I have used them on glass but never on granite.

Instead of a razor blade, how about a sharp plastic scraper, like an
auto window scraper? Less likely to scratch the polished surface.


--
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute
conversation with the average voter.

- Attributed to Winston Churchill