Remove Paint From Stone Tile

Learn how to remove layers of paint from ceramic tiles to restore them to their original beauty.

Remove paint from stone tile.

Removing paint splatters while acidic cleaners are generally not recommended for slate because they can etch natural stone common paint solvents are safe provided you use them in moderation. Often it will lift off quickly in satisfying strips. Contact your stone dealer or call a professional stone restorer for refinishing or re polishing etched areas that you cannot remove. Combine equal parts water and white vinegar to make a natural paint remover if you need or want an alternative to the commercial version.

Containing the spill and removing the residue. Holding a plastic scraper at a 45 degree angle remove paint from tile starting from an outside edge and working your way in. Remove any remaining pieces of paint and plaster from the tiles using a razor blade. Most coatings will interfere with the effectiveness of chemicals used to remove the stains.

Scrub the paint off although the manufacturer of one soy gel product claims that paint is ready to strip 45 minutes after applying the stripper it could take several hours for paint to be soft enough to remove from stone. Isopropyl alcohol softens latex paint allowing you to wipe it off or scrape it with a plastic putty knife. For dried paint spills first scrape away the drips and then address the residue. How to remove paint from natural stone for fresh paint spills there are two main steps.

If the stone tile or concrete has been coated with wax acrylics urethane or any other topical treatments it is important to strip the coating before attempting to remove the stain. Rub the powder onto the stone with a damp cloth or by using a buffing pad with a low speed power drill. Continue buffing until the etch mark disappears and the marble surface shines.