How to remove paint stains?

 When doing paint jobs at home, it is not uncommon to get stains. Depending on the surfaces, if they are cleaned quickly, it is not very difficult to repair your nonsense. However, when the paint starts to dry or is dry, that's a whole different story! Here are our tips for removing paint marks easily, depending on the type of product used.

How to remove paint stains?

How to remove paint stains with water?

Water-based paint is one of the easiest to clean, wet or dry. This type of paint does not contain a fixing product, which makes it less encrusting.

Manual

Start by removing the excess paint with a spoon or the tip of a knife.

If it is a fabric, run it under cold water and then rub the stain with Marseille soap.

Soak a clean cloth in household alcohol then dab the stain gently.

Let the household alcohol work on the stain for about an hour, then rinse it thoroughly with clean water.

If the stain persists, repeat the application of household alcohol, leave to act then rinse, etc.

Finally, if the stained support is a washable fabric, put it in the machine respecting its wash cycle.

How to remove an acrylic paint stain?

Cleaning an acrylic paint stain takes more technique. You will have to operate differently depending on the age of the stain.

Manual

Remove excess paint with a knife blade or spoon.

If the stain is recent, pour boiling water into it and rub it with Marseille soap. Be energetic, and the desired result should happen. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with clear water.

If the stain is old, dampen a cloth with household alcohol and dab the stain. Leave to act well until it disappears. Finally, rinse thoroughly with clear water.

How to remove an oil paint stain?

Oil paint is particularly resistant, but fortunately it can be removed.

Manual

Start by removing the excess paint with a spoon or the tip of a knife.

Apply a fat to the stained part and leave it on for a day without touching it. Butter is a particularly good solution.

Soak a clean cloth in turpentine and rub the stain gently. If the fabric is not very fragile and the stain is dry and hard, rub it with a scratching sponge to facilitate the removal. Leave on for about an hour.

When the stain is dissolved, rub the area with Marseille soap, then rinse with clean water.

Sommières earth is also recommended for removing traces of oil paint. Just sprinkle it over the stain and let it act for at least two hours. Then gently brush the surface and vacuum up the remaining soil.

How to remove a glycero paint stain?

Glycero paint is the most difficult to remove because it is super adherent. However, don't give up, there is a solution!

Manual

Remove excess paint with a knife blade or spoon.

Prepare a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and white spirit.

Dip a clean, dry cloth in it and dab the paint stain until it is fully moistened with the product.

Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

Repeat the operation if the stain is too encrusted, until its complete disappearance.

What to do in case of failure?

Still having trouble removing paint stains? Here are our tips.

Do not hesitate to pour boiling water on the stain. The heat tends to return the dry, encrusted paint to a liquid form, making it easier to clean.

Scrape the stain with a scraping sponge. After removing the excess with a knife blade or a spoon, the scraping sponge helps to dislodge the encrusted pigments to facilitate their removal.

Have you thought about paint solvent? If your stain is old and very encrusted, it may be the solution. Apply it to the stain and observe the result.