Flooring Tile - Paint Removal & Refinish

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rmkj1999
01-24-04, 12:38 AM
I had work done in my home and paint is on my hardwood floor and some furniture..what can I use to remove the paint and what is the easiest way to refinish the gloss?:(

floorman
01-24-04, 04:45 PM
try some thinner in an inconspicous spot and see if that will do it.
Ther is also some stuff called methyethylkeytone that will remove most anything even the lining of you're lungs if not careful.Don't even know if you can get a hold of that stuff if you do use a respirator though:cool:
rmkj1999
01-25-04, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by floorman
try some thinner in an inconspicous spot and see if that will do it.
Ther is also some stuff called methyethylkeytone that will remove most anything even the lining of you're lungs if not careful.Don't even know if you can get a hold of that stuff if you do use a respirator though:cool: .......what can I use to restore the shine?....something easy;)

floorman
01-26-04, 03:19 PM
try putting some poly on a rag and rub it into the spots you removed the paint from:cool: