Latex paint is regarded as one of the popular choices for painting the wood due to a number of reasons and one of the best benefits of latex paint is that it has a fast recovery time. As it is water based paint so it very easy to remove it then the oil-based paint.
Best Way To Remove Latex Paint From Wood Floor
Follow the below given steps in order to Remove Latex Paint From Wood Floor:
- Scrape: First of all, scrape the paint from the wood floor with the help of the spatula or even with the tip of the credit card. For the corners or crevices use the toothpick to remove the dried paint. Do not use the sharp-edged object to remove the paint as it can damage the surface.
- Solution: Now make a solution of the lemon juice(1/4 cup) to rubbing alcohol (3/4 cup) stir the solution well, then apply the solution with the help of white cloth. Saturate the whole area with the solution then scrub the finish with the brush, continue until the latex paint is removed.
- Denatured Alcohol: The next step is to use the denatured alcohol with the help of a white cloth, then wipe firmly so that the tough paint will be dissolved. Use a non-abrasive pad to scrub the paint, follow the process several times, the alcohol evaporates very quickly. In order to avoid the transferring of the paint back to the surface from the cloth, it's better to use the different sections of the cloth for each area. Continue the process until the paint is removed.
- Wipe The Area: At last wipe the area with the help of the clean dampened cloth so that any debris will be removed.