What to wash the water-based paint

Painting is the most used method when decorating walls and ceilings. And this is understandable, because this material is easy to use, even for the owner of an apartment or house without the experience of repair work, he keeps on the surfaces for a long time, and his decorative possibilities are unlimited. It is with the help of paint you can transform the appearance of any room - make it a classic monophonic in accordance with the principles of elegant design or make bright patterns, and even recreate entire pictures on the walls. But with any artistic decision comes the moment of his change, because the familiar picture before your eyes with time becomes familiar, brings boredom and does not cause such enthusiasm, as soon after finishing the finishing works. Therefore, you must know what to wash the water-based paint, before you start repair. In this article we will offer you some useful tips.

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What is water-based paint?

This is a quick-drying, safe and completely harmless to human and surrounding space solution. It does not have an unpleasant odor, the application process is quite simple. Replaces whitewashing, easy to clean and does not require special care. But in the process of repair will necessarily remain the consequences of working with paint - stains, stains on the floor, furniture, clothes, floor coverings, etc. How to get rid of such inconveniences? How to wash off the paint from walls and ceiling or linoleum clothes?

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How to clean the water-based paint?

Before deciding on how to remove the paint, determine its appearance. It can be: wood, concrete, glass or even fabric. Depending on this, choose the method of removal.

To wash the water-based paint, depending on its content and condition of the paint, you will need the following materials:

• Polyethylene film, paper, crumpled newspapers;
• Water;
• Rag;
• Water tank( bucket, basin);
• Metal spatulas of various widths;
• A roller with a soft fur coat that absorbs water and then, when rolling, applies it to the washable surface;
• Brush with metal bristles;
• Sandpaper;
• Building solvent;
• Acetone;
• Coating for the head, respirator, goggles, protective gloves;
• Step ladder or stable furniture.

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Where to start?

To begin work on removing water-based paint from the ceiling, walls or linoleum:

1. Cover all items with newspapers or plastic wrap.
2. Wear gloves, goggles and a respirator( gauze bandage).
3. Pour warm water into the container.

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How to flush the paint correctly?

There are several effective ways to clean different surfaces from water-based paint. Choose the option that best suits you from the options below.

Method 1 - mechanical brushing

1. Wet the roller in water and walk it over the surface that you are about to rinse off.
2. Leave the coating to soak for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Take a spatula and remove the softened paint in one direction.
4. If the paint is not being cleaned in places, rewet the water again, or brush this area with a bristle brush.

Important! This method is suitable for surfaces that are resistant to mechanical stress. If you decided to clean linoleum in this way, be very careful - a metal brush can leave scratches on the surface. Choose safer method of washing of surface from water-based paint or use a softer rubber spatula.

Method 2 - use of a soapy solution

1. Prepare a soapy solution using warm water and soap or detergent.
2. Apply a soap solution to the coating with a brush or sponge.
3. Leave it for a while.
4. Wash off with a damp cloth.
5. Wipe the surface dry.
6. Make sure that no soap stains remain on the coating.
7. If this is the case, repeat the washing with flowing warm water

Method 3 - remove the dried spots

Use warm water to remove stubborn stains of water-based paint if you do not have time to clean the surface immediately after it has fallen:

1. Pre-soften the dried layer with water.
2. If dripped, place a damp cloth on top;
3. Leave for 20-30 minutes;
4. Remove the stain with a brush or a normal cloth.

Method 4 - removal of water-based paint from delicate surfaces

To wash off water-based paint from linoleum or parquet use plenty of water and gentle materials: a rag or sponge without an abrasive surface. The removal procedure will be similar to method 3.

Important! Note that the solvent in this case will not work, as it can contribute to an even deeper penetration of the paint into the material on the floor .

Method 5 - cleaning water based paint with solvents

To effectively remove such a solution, there are many chemicals.

For old stains and a thick layer of dried paint, use a product with a high content of solvents. It can be:

• isopropyl alcohol;
• formic acid;
• dimethyl chloride.

All of them are safe for the surrounding space, and are quickly decomposable. The average consumption of the substance is 1 liter per 5 square meters.

But there are other solvents that contain toxic agents that cause side effects to human health. Therefore, when buying such a wash, carefully read the composition, especially if the house has animals or children.

Method 6 - special paint remover

The current market is full of not only goods for finishing different surfaces, but also for removing various materials. Among the most effective and affordable options for cleaning water-based paint, the following are very popular:

1. Washing agent "Usadba"( Russia).Use in work with wood, metal and concrete surfaces. The composition does not contain harmful alkalis and acids, does not have harmful effects on wood. The gel-like structure of the wash significantly simplifies the work when cleaning, both vertical and horizontal surfaces. During its drying, the paint softens and exfoliates. Directions for use:
   • Apply a brush with a natural pile.
   • Leave for 10-20 minutes - depending on the number of layers and the type of painted coating depends on the exposure time.
   • Remove the softened paint with a spatula.
   • Rinse the surface with water.
   • Allow to dry.
2. Means for softening and removing old paint Set Boya Sokucu from Marshall Boya( Turkey).It is used for washing water-emulsion and other types of paint from wooden, concrete and metal surfaces. To use this tool, do the following:
   • Apply a brush with a brush.
   • Leave it for 5-15 minutes.
   • Scrub the swollen paint with a spatula.
   • If undiluted spots remain on the washable surface, repeat the procedure if necessary.
   • After finishing the work on rinsing with water-based paint, take a cellulose solvent, moisten a rag, wipe the surface.

Important! Such a wash is not recommended for plastics.

Method 7 - for professional builders

This option provides for the availability of special tools: a construction hair dryer and a drill with a grinding head.

Cleaning of the paint coating with a construction hair dryer by means of high temperature occurs as follows:

1. Take the hair dryer, plug it into the mains.
2. Visually divide the treated area into small areas.
3. Direct hot air to the painted area.
4. If there is a built-in inlay plate available for the removal of paint, scrape forward in one direction. As the substance adheres, remove it with a separate spatula.
5. Remove blown warm paint with a spatula.
6. Remain the remaining traces of paint with a metal brush or sandpaper.
7. Vacuum, do wet cleaning.

Method 8 - application of the

grinder An effective method for eliminating thick, hardened paint layers is the use of a grinding machine. You can take a drill with a special nozzle to remove the paint in the form of a round brush with iron bristles, or a metal crown attachment. Nozzles are sold in any construction and hardware store.

This option is most suitable for the treatment of floors or walls made of wood, but can also be used for cleaning water based paint from a concrete base.

The removal scheme is similar to the previous one:

1. Take the tool.
2. Connect it to the network.
3. In consecutive small areas, process areas with unnecessary paint.
4. Periodically wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove the layer of dust formed.
5. Vacuum the walls, floor, and possibly furniture, if you shot a large layer of paint, at the end of work.
6. Do a wet cleaning.
7. Ventilate the room.

Important! Carry out work with the machine in safety glasses and a respirator, as grinding creates a large amount of dust.

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Useful tips for

To reduce the time and effort required during the removal of water-based paint, use the following tips from professionals when painting any surface and cleaning after repair:

1. Apply water to the paint in small areas, because if applied immediatelyon the entire wall or ceiling, the softened paint will dry until you reach the next zone.
2. If, during painting, the droplets accidentally fall on furniture, carpets, they should be immediately wiped off, rather than waiting for them to dry out.
3. If the paint gets on your clothes, do not rub with solvent, but remove with paper or rinse thoroughly with water.

Important! Remember, just put a stain is always easier to remove. If you follow our recommendations, your repair will be fun and with minimal consequences.