How do you get latex paint off shingles?

Answer 1

I'll assume you're meaning roofing shingles, and asphalt based with GRIT embedded.

The Zinser product suggestion is a decent one. Certainly there are other methods to loosen and decompose latex paint. One might even attempt a "paint over"

I've been in the trades for a lot of years, and look at jobs as a habit. OOOPS happens, and I've noted paint on shingles lasting years, or the base material of the shingle eventually discoloring anything on them,,, even to attempt a coverup.

The pressure wash, which I also see suggested, might be effective, but too, might also degrade either the composition of the shingle, or certainly the GRIT on it.

I guess in your case, were I to advise; I'd probably suggest begin MILD, then in stages; go to WILD if each process has results that don't satisfy.

You could of course make an attempt to match the current shingles, remove the latex painted ones, and be patient as the new "ages in"

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Do you mean just splatters or are they painted and you want to remove it? If you painted your house and just got a little paint here and there, use something like rubbing alcohol or products like Goof off or Krud Kutter. They are safe on hardwood and fabric so they should be fine on shingles. If you actually need to remove paint, you'll have to check into paint stripping products. Be careful though, some of them are extremely harsh and could damage your shingles. With any product test it out in a small, inconspicuous spot before you do the whole area.

I don't know know if it will remove paint, but Zinsser makes a roof and shingle wash, you can try that also. Good luck.

Answer 4

You need a pressure washer. Many hardware stores will rent you one for a nominal fee. Spray directly down onto the shingle and never try to get under the shingle as you will likely lift it off your roof. If they are clay - when walking try standing on two at time rather than putting all your weight on one - as it will crack. The pressure washer works fast. And, don't worry about getting every last bit of paint off. As long as you take most of it off a shingle, the subsequent rains and whether will soon take care of any paint on the edge of a shingle or what not. Good luck.

Answer 5

Wait for of few good rain storms. Or pressure wash. Be careful you don't tear up your shingles. Make sure not to push up under the shingles. Stand on top and pressure wash down the roof....