This dresser makeover started with stripping removing the paint from the wood.
Remove paint from vinyl chair.
Method 1 of 3.
Wipe up the spilled paint.
I need to find a cleaning method which will not harm the vinyl or strip its surface.
Removing paint spills from linoleum or vinyl floors without damaging the surface can be tricky.
They have paint splatters which are a few years old and need removing.
Prepare yourself with a few handy tools and a bit of patience.
Removing paint and varnish from old furniture isn t always quick but it s not hard either.
You ll be excited about redoing furniture and no longer wondering what it really takes to make a cheap find ready for your home.
Let s dig into the whole process of how to strip years of old paint from off of your wood furniture so you can show off the beautiful natural wood again.
When paint spatters mar your wood furniture you can t reach for paint stripper or sandpaper but there are a few ways to coax the paint off without ruining the finish.
Start with dish soap and warm water blotting up as much as possible.
This worked perfectly on 5 year old drops of ceiling paint on a vinyl shower stall floor i tried so many other products and was just about to try paint stripper.
Then follow the removal procedure whether it be for oil based water based or dried paint.
If your vinyl floor has tough stains or scuffs that don t come up with ordinary cleaning it s time to break out the chemicals.
To remove paint from vinyl you will first need to determine the type of paint that was spilled.
Here s a rundown of what to use and where to use it mix oxalic acid powder with water and dab rust stains to remove them.
I have a pair of turquoise vinyl kitchen chairs circa 1950.
Taking off water based paint 1.
Remove stuck on residue.