Cleaning Paint From Ceramic Tile

If scrubbing with a solvent doesn t do it you can always remove the paint stained grout and regrout.

Cleaning paint from ceramic tile.

As with any paint spill you ll have an easier time removing one from tile if you get the paint while it s wet. Whether you want to remove a deliberate paint job or accidental splatters from your ceramic tile floor you can complete the job yourself after a little experimentation. How to remove the paint will depend on a few factors including whether the paint is wet or dry the type of paint and the type of tile. Knowing how to remove latex paint from ceramic tile without damaging it can be useful if paint accidentally drips or spills onto a tile floor.

Wipe clean with remover after scraping. More porous tiles will absorb more of the paint and may need to be replaced. Depending on where the paint lands on the ceramic floor a different technique must be used to get the paint off. Follow the steps below to figure out which method to use for each situation.

If there s no damage to the glaze proceed for the remainder of the tile. Whether the paint is wet or dry though you may have trouble getting it out of the grout. Scrape the paint with a putty knife.