Painting your home increases your home’s value and aesthetic pleasure. For homes with floor tiles, it is inevitable that a splatter or even a puddle of paint gets on the tiles while painting the wall.
It doesn’t matter the care taken or how much tape or tarpaulin being used, a little spot will definitely find its way to your floor tile.
If you’re looking for tips on how to remove paint from floor tiles, the good news is you can tackle it regardless if it is a small spot or a big mess.
An appropriate method for removing paint from your tiles depends on the extent of the paint stain and the cohesiveness of the paint.
It is also worthy of note that if your tiles’ glaze has flakes, cracks or webbing; removing paint stain such tile can make the issue worse. But not to worry, Let’s find out how to remove paint from floor tiles.
How To Remove Paint From Floor Tiles
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Wipe Out Wet Paint
If the paint is still wet as at the time you noticed it, use a wet and clean cloth to wipe out the paint. Change spots of the rag so that you will always have a clean spot to use for wiping.
Repeat this process until the paint is completely removed. Get another clean cloth dipped in fairly soapy water to wipe out any remaining residue of the paint.
Scrape Away The Paint
Another well-known method of removing paint from floor tile is using a razor blade to scrape the paint. This method is needed in the case of dry paint. Get a tool that will help you hold on to the razor blade, without hurting yourself and at the same time handling it at a convenient angle.
Get hold of the blade at a convenient angle and carefully scrape away the paint from the floor tile. Razor blades can remove almost all types of paint from any floor tile that is non-porous.
Use a clean cloth dipped in slightly soapy water to clean up any paint residue on the floor tiles.
Make sure the blade is new. The newer the blade, the better it will be at removing paint. Additionally, a new blade is less likely to scratch your floor.
So make use of a new blade and change it if it gets damaged. Wipe off paint that has been scraped so that you can have a clear surface and maximize coverage area while scraping.
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Heat Up The Paint And Scrape It Away
For slightly porous tile or older paint, heat up the paint before trying to remove it. Use a heat gun or a blow dryer to warm up the paint fairly.
When the paint is supple, use a razor blade to scrape the paint away. If there is any paint remaining, heat up once again and then use a clean cloth dipped in soapy water to blot the paint away.
Use A Natural Solution
A natural and homemade cleaner can be done by mixing equal parts of white vinegar and water. Dip a clean cloth into the solution, wring it out and use it to carefully blot away the paint. Vinegar is very effective in removing pesky paint.
It also works well on porous floor tiles. If you want a more powerful solution, add baking soda to the mixture of white vinegar and water.
A razor blade and this natural solution can be used interchangeably to remove a puddle of paint from your floor tile.
Vinegar in the solution has a smell that some people find unpleasant, so, after using the solution, use soapy water to clean the floor tiles thoroughly to get rid of any unpleasant smell.
Purchase Paint Remover
If there are still very stubborn stains on the floor tiles, you will have to purchase a commercial paint remover. While using these commercial paint removers to remove paint from your floor tiles, ensure the room you are working in is well ventilated so that you don’t inhale toxic gas emitted by the paint remover.
Another precaution to take is to put on gloves while using the paint remover. Most importantly, follow the directions on the label, so as to ensure effective removal of paint from your floor tiles. You can also take breaks in between to breathe in fresh air.
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How To Take Care Of Grout
If the grout of the tiles were not sealed properly, it could be challenging to remove paint from in-between the tiles.
Scrub the grout using a brush and a citrus-based paint remover. Follow the instructions on the paint remover’s label.
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Repeat the process until you are satisfied with the outcome. If you are stuck, consider grouting the tiles again or painting the grout with a specialized paint.
If you eventually remove all the paint from the grout, you should consider sealing the grout once again so that damage can be forestalled.
Conclusion
We’ve entirely covered how to remove paint from floor tiles, so paint stains on your floor tiles shouldn’t be a problem; just follow the steps outlined above and restore your tiles to its shining state.
Over to you, Have you mistakenly splashed paint on your tiles in times past? Share your experience below, including how you removed the paint from the floor tile.