How to Remove Interior Latex From Tile

Water-based interior latex paint is a popular choice for decorating bathrooms and other areas of a home. Latex paint requires no special thinners or solvents and is an environmentally friendly product. During the painting process in a bathroom or kitchen, latex paint may inadvertently spill onto a floor or wall tile. The best results in removing the paint from tiles are realized through immediate action. You can successfully remove latex paint from tile with the proper materials and basic household maintenance ability.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Waste container
• Water

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Cover the latex paint spill with paper towels.

   • 2

     Repeat Step 1 until the bulk of the paint has been removed from the tile. Place the paint-soaked towels in a suitable waste container.

   • 3

     Dampen several paper towels with water and wipe over the tile to remove the remainder of the paint.

   • 4

     Wipe the tile with clean, dry paper towels and check for any areas you may have missed.

   • 5

     Repeat steps 3 and 4 if necessary.