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How to Remove Latex Paint from Wood Laminate Flooring

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Table of Contents:
  1. You Will Need
  2. Steps to Remove the Paint
  3. Additional Tips and Advice
  4. Sources

Carla asked: How do I remove latex paint from wood laminate flooring? Our flooring is a laminate, and we recently had a painter come in and paint the trim. He got a few spots of interior semi-gloss latex paint on the floor. I’m not sure where to start. The directions for everyday cleaning of the floor indicate to use only water and a dust mop. Can you help?

Fortunately, latex paint is much easier to remove from most surfaces than oil-based paint. There are cleaners that will release the paint’s bond without causing damage to the floor. (You should always test a new cleaner on a small hidden area of a surface first to be sure it is safe though.) Here are the steps to remove the paint and keep the surface of your floor looking great.

You Will Need:

  • Cleaning solution (choose one):
    • Lift Off Latex Paint Remover
    • Goo Gone
    • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Warm water
  • Soft cloths
  • Wood floor cleaner (optional)

Steps to Remove the Paint:

  1. Apply a small amount of one of the above cleaners onto the paint.
  2. Allow it to set for a minute or two.
  3. Wipe the paint away with a soft cloth.
  4. Repeat as necessary until all of the paint is removed.
  5. Rinse the area thoroughly with a soft cloth.
  6. The area can also be cleaned with a floor cleaner to remove any remaining residue.

Additional Tips and Advice

  • Fresh paint can be removed with just soap and water. Wipe up with a moist cloth immediately for the easiest clean up, then wipe the area dry with a towel.
  • Paint takes a couple of days to set. Once it has set, it will require additional removal methods besides water, such as the ones above.

Sources

  • The Cleaning Encyclopedia by Don Aslett
  • Haley’s Hints by Graham and Rosemary Haley
  • The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Cleaning by Mary Findley & Linda Formichelli

Filed Under: Cleaning Guides, Floor & Carpet, Floors Tagged With: laminate, latex, paint

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    January 21, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Someone has varnished over my floor laminated with water-based clear varnish. How do I remove it as it started to peel?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      January 23, 2018 at 4:39 am

      Susan,
      This is the guide you need: How to Remove a Polyurethane Spill from Laminate Flooring. The mineral spirits will also work to remove varnish, and you can just use the same method across the floor working in small sections at a time. Good luck!
      Source: The New York Times – How to Refinish Woodwork, Safely

      Reply

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