Remove stains on matt water-based emulsion?
Are there any tricks or tips for getting stains off water-based
emulsion painted walls? Mainly splashes from over-enthusiastic washing-up I think, or possibly instant coffee! Apparently they are all my fault and nothing to do with the wife's cooking! I've tried water and a bit of washing up liquid (to remove them) but no joy. Assume I cannot use anything too abrasive or vigorous. Or should I just paint over the stains with more of the same paint? (I believe it has to be water based emulsion as it's a newly built / plastered surface.) Thanks! Pete |
Remove stains on matt water-based emulsion?
On Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:38:03 GMT, Peter Boulton
wrote: Are there any tricks or tips for getting stains off water-based emulsion painted walls? Mainly splashes from over-enthusiastic washing-up I think, or possibly instant coffee! Apparently they are all my fault and nothing to do with the wife's cooking! I've tried water and a bit of washing up liquid (to remove them) but no joy. Assume I cannot use anything too abrasive or vigorous. Or should I just paint over the stains with more of the same paint? (I believe it has to be water based emulsion as it's a newly built / plastered surface.) If it's greasy then bio washing powder dissolved in some warm water works well. I wouldn't paint over it unless it is clean as the stain may prevent the paint bonding to the wall. -- (\__/) M. (='.'=) Owing to the amount of spam posted via googlegroups and (")_(") their inaction to the problem. I am blocking most articles posted from there. If you wish your postings to be seen by everyone you will need use a different method of posting. |
Remove stains on matt water-based emulsion?
Peter Boulton wrote:
Are there any tricks or tips for getting stains off water-based emulsion painted walls? Mainly splashes from over-enthusiastic washing-up I think, or possibly instant coffee! Apparently they are all my fault and nothing to do with the wife's cooking! I've tried water and a bit of washing up liquid (to remove them) but no joy. Assume I cannot use anything too abrasive or vigorous. Or should I just paint over the stains with more of the same paint? (I believe it has to be water based emulsion as it's a newly built / plastered surface.) Thanks! Pete As was mentioned here the other day (in a slightly different context) Magic Eraser/melamine foam blocks. Use gently - they are abrasive but are fine if not used over-zealously. -- Rod Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious onset. Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed. www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org |
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