2007-09-17 12:46:05 · 9 answers · asked by Ares 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You didn't say what paint it was.Is it latex or oil paint.
If it is latex take some hot water and steel wool. Soak the area with water, wait and then start on your knees to rub the affected areas with the steel wool. Wait 24 hours to dry.When you have done that rub the area with some boiled oil and varsol mix in equal proportions saturate the cloth with this mixture,wring out and rub allover the room floor.lots of work for you
If it is oil paint.if it is bad you probably will have to sand and refinish the floor/floors.Oil paint is hard to remove,so if it is you will have to get sanding and refinishing.
Now then the easiest way is,get the fellow round,"see what you have done to the floor,now get cleaning it! If he fails ,get it done, present him with the bill,if he doesn't pay,take him to Small Claims court. Whatever you do it is no easy task.
2007-09-17 13:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't blame just the painters here. If you have a popcorn or stipple ceiling the drywallers painted the ceiling themselves in white before the stipple or popcorn was applied. That is how paint reaches the middle of the room 10 feet from the wall. Drywallers or interior plasterers don't give two hoots about the floor. The way to build a building is from the ceiling down. That way no one messes anybody else's job. Makes sense, right? For some reason the contractor who built the place did it backwards, or it was renovated...and the contractor basically has to buy sheets of plywood and lay it on top of the floor to protect it from the plasterer's They only worry about the ceiling and do not care what is on the bottom of their shoes. A bunch of raging bulls as they get paid more when they do a fast job. So either the contractor for the whole job was on the cheap, and/or he did not convey that the floors are to be protected. The ball has been dropped and the painter has not even entered the building. Or the contractor planned and said " no problem, as we are putting carpet on top of it." Painters give an estimate as regarding how long it will take them and they also may put the paint in the estimate. That being said, they cannot afford to paint the floor. Also, they have drop sheets. If it was a reno job probably a fire happened. Or severe water damage. How to clean this? Floor sander. Only worth it if they are Oak or Maple floors. Those are the only hardwoods I know of. So hire someone who knows how to operate a floor sander properly, for it can do damage so fast only carpeting will hide it.
2016-05-17 08:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on allot of things. Is the paint water or oil based. If it is water then you can remove it with a damp cloth and a mild soap. If it is oil based you can carefully remove it with a razor blade. I know you think its crazy but it works. You have to use it from the side so you don't scratch the surface of the wood. Sadly any oil base paint removers will probably damage the floor, it would probably make the floor stain lighter. You may want to ask the painter to remove it as well, but if he did that bad of a job i wouldn't personally trust him with my hardwood floors.
2007-09-17 13:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by norajean2001 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You probably have latex paint spots on your floor and you probably have had enough of your painter--just goes to show you anybody can paint--well every body can sing,but to get paid for it is another thing......
To answer your question---Saturate a rag with alcohol,not the kind the painter was drinking,but the rubbing or denatured kind.The dried latex paint will wipe right up without to much fuss.
2007-09-17 13:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motsenbacker's LiftOff # 4 or #5 (oil or latex)
http://www.liftoffinc.com/product_4.htm
Tape off the area so you don't apply in anymore area than necessary. Apply to paint, keeping it moist with product for at least 15 mintues....takes time to penetrate and break the bond. Than DAB off with tissue or TP, no rags or paper towel. TP and tissue is very absorbant, don't rub!!!!DAB!!
This works! Learned from radio Masterhandyman. Good stuff
2007-09-17 13:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's latex paint, you can VERY GENTLY scrap it off. For the tiny dots of paint, a toothbrush should get them off. Or your fingernail. Just a little elbow grease.
2007-09-17 12:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by Ace Aerosmith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully it's fresh and water base. If so, a warm damp cloth will remove it.
2007-09-17 12:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a wet rag, putty knife, and elbow grease
2007-09-17 12:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by trinity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah get him to pay for it
2007-09-17 12:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by big dave 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋