How To Remove Paint From Vinyl Flooring

With do it yourself paint jobs there is the potential for drops of paint or even large spills on your vinyl flooring.

How to remove paint from vinyl flooring.

Start with dish soap and warm water blotting up as much as possible. Removing paint spills from linoleum or vinyl floors without damaging the surface can be tricky. Remove stuck on residue. When i first got my steam mop i was shocked to see old dried latex paint splatters lift right out of the nooks and crannies of the textured vinyl floor in my laundry room the first time i used the mop.

The spill can be removed by proper and quick action. Even with the best precautions it can still splatter and spill and end up on the floor. Vinyl flooring is relatively easy to clean and maintain but like all flooring it is subject to staining including paint stains. Paint can make beautiful transformations to the entire look of a room.

If you have a steam mop or can borrow one you may find the steam will remove the latex paint from vinyl floor. Quick removal is key to keep the paint because the longer it is allowed to dry the more permanently it adheres to the surface. If spray paint has ended up on your vinyl flooring you can use.