Oil based paint spatters require mineral spirits but be careful not to soak the wood as this.
How to get latex paint off wood floors.
Use a brush toothbrush size or larger if the rag isn t getting the job done.
Using a butter knife or another edge i used an unwanted cd scrape off what you can of the paint.
Rub it briskly over the floor.
Then scrub off the paint with the rag.
Scrape what you can off.
Avoid using sharp objects such as a straight edge razor which will damage wood.
We had multiple colors splatters dried some for 20 years on one of our bedroom floors and it was all covered up with carpet.
How to remove latex paint from hardwood floors.
Pass the alcohol soaked rag over the paint spot to remove it.
Denatured alcohol a clean rag and a lot of patience can remove latex paint without damaging wood.
A new spill of latex paint is easiest to clean off so if this is your problem then you should be able to overcome it in a matter of minutes.
If you have a latex paint splatter on your wood that you cannot wipe away with plain water wipe it away with denatured alcohol instead.
I found out that rubbing alcohol will remove dried latex paint on hard wood floors.
Use a toothpick to remove latex paint from small crevices.
Carefully scrape off as much of the paint as you can with a putty knife grab a rag dip it into a mix of 3 parts rubbing alcohol 1 part lemon juice.
Wash the rest away.
Mix 3 4 cup of rubbing alcohol and 1 4 cup of lemon juice together.
Take a dishcloth and slightly wet it.
When we ripped the carpet out we found this mess.
Step 1 scrape dried latex paint using a spatula or the edge of a credit card.
After mixing it well apply the mixture on the latex paint with a white cloth.
Several solvents will remove oil based paint but mineral spirits is the strongest one you.
Cover the paint with the solution and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Pour four tablespoons of lemon juice in a cup of rubbing alcohol.
Rinse resoak and repeat as needed.
While you are cleaning take care not to widen the area of staining by spreading the paint across the floor.