removing paint drippings from counter top?

Question

I painted my kitchen ceiling and the paint spattered little specks all over my counter top, I need to know how to remove the specks of paint?

Answer 1

If you used a regular interior say latex paint you can pop them off with a fingernail. If not, we use simple green. It won't hurt your countertop. Spray it on the paint specks, leave for about 5 minutes, and the paint should wipe off with a paper towel. You might have to leave it on a little longer depending how long the paint has sat. I used to paint for a living and we were told not to use turpentine or paint thinner unless it was a last resort due to possible damage to a surface.

Answer 2

Most interior paints are now a water-based paint. You should be-able to remove it by srubbing with soap and water using one of those little sponge pads that have one side sponge and the other side a non-abrasive scrubbing surface. Some times , if it is stubborn you may have to use a finger nail or plastic putty knife to get them up. You could also try a counter-top spray. I keep Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner in my kitchen. Also there's Bar keepers Friend, a dry powder;in a sprinkle can. Zud, wet or dry, and Soft Scub. They are all good cleaners.

Answer 3

Use Goo Gone. Stuff is great. They sell it at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. The sh*t is safe on surfaces and removes crap like paint drippings, etc.

Answer 4

why not try a lil paint thinner on a rag to get it off. then i would go back and clean the paint thinner off with some sort of household cleaner

Answer 5

If it is Latex paint, and counter top is formica, you shouldnt have to work to hard at it,,,should pop off with your fingernail,,,i wouldnt use a balde you might scratch formica,,,

Answer 6

razer blade of a product to clean laytex paint such as oops