is there an easy way to get latex paint off of your walls.?

Question

the reason is that I tried removing wall paper with a steamer and huge chunks of latex came off with it. So if I paint over it that aweful texture will be there.

Answer 1

Well, i am not going to tell you how to take the paint off the wall, because that is not the soulution to your problem. I had this same thing happen to me when i removed some paneling that someone had glued onto the walls that had been previously painted, and when i pulled the ugly paneling off, it either left the glue residue on the wall behind it or brought the glue and part of the paint/ paper backing of the sheetrock along with it.

Turned out, in order to make a smooth wall surface as i desired for this room, i basically had to re- mud the whole surface where there had been damage to the surface. I am talking about using the actual sheetrock mud here- it comes in a box or bucket already mixed- use a good large trowel and get it on as thin as you can to fill in and cover the depressions. there is lightweight mud too, which is easier to sand. spackle is too hard to sand smooth to feather in, and you are going to have to do alot of edge feathering. then prime and paint as you would usually. GL. my room looks great by the way, cant see any of the glue marks at all.

Answer 2

After "applying" multiple thousands of gallons of paint; I guess my first question in response would be "WHY?" most especially since you didn't give us any details.

I'll give you an example of how latex paint in it's contents can be removed from NON porous surfaces,,,JUST soak it.

On a wall however the sub surface is very likely Gypsum coated by paper; commonly known as Drywall/SheetRock. To WET the paint is to damage the subsurface.

Others have valid answers, but my Q is still,,,"WHY?"

The GOOD news regarding PAINT, is that it can be painted over.

Obviously your situation may not be as I just suggested? You may be talking about a Brick wall, or The finest hardwood wall in existence? I'm going to assume that isn't the case.

If we knew your reason for the Q; had more details as to why you ask; we might be better able to advise,,, and certainly in all due respect,,,still.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

Usually there's no reason to remove paint. You can patch bad spots with spackle, sand down drips, paint it with a sealer or primer if necessary (not usually), and paint right over it with either new latex paint or oil-based paint (which I'll never use again, not for interior work).

No sense making more work for yourself, right?

Answer 4

If the linoleum is slick, you might be able to just peel off the dry paint. Semi gloss latex has kind of a rubbery texture when it's dry.

Answer 5

Any method using steam or removers will ruin the wall board the answer is no. Use a good primer!

Answer 6

if you try to take the paint off the wall your going to have a mess like nothing youve ever seen before.

Answer 7

sounds like alot of work im a painter and i think you should be able ot paint or prime over it

Answer 8

A steam wallpaper stripper should loosen it off easily and it will come off a treat.