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Latex paint on shop floor HELP
Got done painting my shop , well, I thought I was doing pretty good as I put
drop cloths down everywhere. Well, evidently the step ladder ripped a hole in one cloth. I went and picked up all the cloths and I have a big spot of paint that seeped throuigh the hole in the cloth. Is there any secrets to removing latex paint from a cement floor ? Or any products out there that do a good job ? Thanks, Iowa883 |
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Denatured alcohol, Goof off, paint remover, old vodka, gin etc . Even
soap and water, wet a soapy towel leave it sit for hours it will loosen. Sooner the better before it cures. |
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"m Ransley" wrote in message ... Denatured alcohol, Goof off, paint remover, old vodka, gin etc . Even soap and water, wet a soapy towel leave it sit for hours it will loosen. Sooner the better before it cures. I am afreaid it has probably already cured as it has been a couple of days. Is there still hope ? Have to go to work right now and will try something tonight. Thanks, Iowa883 |
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Goof Off pulled up small spots in the garage. Too pricey for large
area though. I'd try alcohol, acetone then lacquer thinner to test, each one alone without mixing a concoction of who knows what. On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:29:46 -0600, "Iowa883" wrote: Got done painting my shop , well, I thought I was doing pretty good as I put drop cloths down everywhere. Well, evidently the step ladder ripped a hole in one cloth. I went and picked up all the cloths and I have a big spot of paint that seeped throuigh the hole in the cloth. Is there any secrets to removing latex paint from a cement floor ? Or any products out there that do a good job ? Thanks, Iowa883 |
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A couple days is not long - the paint isn't cured. m Ransley has the
right idea. Try the denatured alcohol first - I'm sure its cheaper than Goof Off, though I like Goof Off. Either way, you'll need a good stiff scrub brush. tip: If I don't know whether existing paint is latex or oil, I use denatured alcohol. Denatured alcohol will cut into the latex but not the oil-based. |
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