Painting - Paint spill removal

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michaelshortt
11-04-09, 09:02 AM
Wife had a roller pan with a leak. It is red tinted latex paint and has dried overnight. Any ideas that might remove it?

spdavid
11-04-09, 09:28 AM
There are products specifically for spilled/dripped latex paint.the well known brands are Oops and Goof-Off.

Note if the leakage was on vinyl flooring,carpet or similar the products could damage or remove coloring from the material.Wood,creamic etc should not be a problem.

Always test in an out of the way location first.On glossy or shiny surfaces sometimes the paint can be popped off with a sharp knife or razor blade.
marksr
11-04-09, 01:59 PM
What did the paint dry on?

michaelshortt
11-04-09, 03:30 PM
Can't believe I didn't mention that it is on furiniture fabric.
marksr
11-05-09, 04:08 AM
That's going to be a tough one :wall:

I'd try 'oops' or 'goof off' but be carefull! As noted above, test to see if it will harm the fabric.
Maybe one of those steam cleaning machines they advertise on TV might help :thinker:
spdavid
11-05-09, 07:36 AM
Be prepared for nothing to get it completely out.Also consider letting a professional with commercial means to do the job.That pigment is likely very entrenched in the fabric and using DIY products on it may cause damage.

might try renting a steam cleaner for floors as usually an upholstery attachment is available.