we just moved and have this really ugly painting and i was wondering if anyone knew how to get it off without having to buy all new tiles for the backdrop
2006-12-05 10:35:54 · 9 answers · asked by me 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Goo Off-comes in a small container and a large container. the person who lived in my before me painted thglass windows/and transoms. I bought a large can of goo off and got some paper tiles and old rags and wiped the paint off. You might also need
a plastic scrpper depending on the # of coats
2006-12-05 10:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by the librarian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the kind of tile and what kind of paint they've used. But...
Kitchen tiles usually have a glazing or other type of clear coat that can be very easily damaged by harsh chemicals like paint stripper and thinner.
If it's water based or latex paint it should come off quite safely with some Methylated Spirits on a rag (and some elbow grease). Acetone would work very quickly, but be sure to use it sparingly.
If it's an oil based paint, you may need to go the harsh chemical route, in which case some all purpose thinners and a scraper may be necessary, you'll have to test a small, inconspicuous spot to make sure you don't de-glaze or damage the tiles or any surrounding grout there might be.
Don't be heavy handed and don't try to get it all done in 10 minutes by piling on product or scrubbing like a maniac. The tasteless sap who went all artisitic on you, probably took hours to put that painting on your tiles, it's gonna take as much effort to get it off and leave your tiles in *good* condition- otherwise, what's the point?
Hope this helps.
:)
2006-12-05 21:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by Dolores S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of these answers seem to assume that your tiles are ceramic in which case they are very difficult to abuse with scrapers etc or paint thinner. But linoleum tiles are a far different thing and must be handled carefully. A scraper could ruin the tile as could paint thinner. Start with the least abusive method: soap and water and then work your way up to tougher abrasives like steel wool before you go to a scraper. Paint thinner can permanently dull linoleum or acrylic tiles.
2006-12-05 10:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint thinner on a rag worked for me!
2006-12-05 14:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Christa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's latex, let it dry and it will scrape off. For oil based, try a Magic Eraser or nail polish remover.
2006-12-05 10:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by cabriojazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thinner, although im not sure if it works in tiles.
2006-12-05 12:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by R B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet you could get a puddy knife or even a razor blade and use good old fashioned elbow grease and scrape it off, unless it's really bad, then no clue.
2006-12-05 10:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is stuff called Oops, that is what I used when we painted our house.
2006-12-05 10:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint thinner or a scraper
2006-12-05 10:40:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋