How To Get Paint Off Of Ceramic Tile

Fill a bucket with hot soapy water.

How to get paint off of ceramic tile.

Moisten a cloth and dip it in isopropyl alcohol. Apply the solution to a clean cloth. Starting in an inconspicuous test area first hold a utility knife at a 45 degree angle and carefully scrape paint off the tile using a short firm but gentle stroke. Follow the steps below to figure out which method to use for each situation.

Scrub the paint off the tile. An xacto knife helps you hold onto the razor blade safely while maintaining a good angle. Once the bulk of the paint is gone wash with a generous amount of the appropriate solvent. Avoid steel wool which can leave scratches on ceramic porcelain and metal tiles.

Hold the blade at a 45 degree angle and gently scrape the paint from the tile. Submerge the terra cotta and scrub the remaining paint with a wire bristle brush. Depending on where the paint lands on the ceramic floor a different technique must be used to get the paint off. This should remove most paints types from just about any non porous tile.

First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris. The hot vinegar will soften the paint which should start to release from the tile. Test a small area first because using commercial solvents to remove paint from grout can be harsher than homemade solutions. Smooth the cloth gently over a painted tile.

Scrub the grout with a synthetic fiber scrubber. These typically take anywhere from 60 minutes to eight hours to. First gently scrape the paint with a putty knife. For latex paint that would be plain or soapy water.

For oil based paint use mineral spirits. This should remove the thickest drops of paint because the glaze on most tiles is similar to a glass finish. Blot first and then gently rub at the paint until it lifts off. If paint comes up without.

Commercial solvents a latex paint remover can be bought at home improvement stores or online.