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Does anyone know how to remove spray paint from a vinyl floor? Is there a way? We made a goof on a project and now have paint there. I don't suppose it would wash off? LOL

There's a product called "Goof-Off" made just for removing paint job "mistakes".
I'd buy the smallest amount available and try it in a small area to see how it does and how labor intensive it is. If it does the job, get a larger quantity and go for it.
It's best on paint that hasn't been on for a long period but it has worked for me on really old stuff too.
Rich

Did you try varsol, acetone, paint thinner ????:mur:

Thanks! Actually, the only thing I had on hand was, believe it or not, Windex, and that has worked amazingly well. I'm down to just the thickest part.

Hay Hershey

DON'T USE ACETONE OR PAINT THINNER OR HARSH CHEMICAL IT WILL RUIN THE FINISH OF YOUR VINYL FLOORING.

Yes take it easy. It seems to me that vinyl is made of the same compounds as some of the paint those chemicals remove. We've used nail polish remover but we had to be careful. Takes the finish right off.

noma said:

hay hershey

don't use acetone or paint thinner or harsh chemical it will ruin the finish of your vinyl flooring.

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and then rewax

Hershey said:

Thanks! Actually, the only thing I had on hand was, believe it or not, Windex, and that has worked amazingly well. I'm down to just the thickest part.

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Try using a paste of the Windex and some Bon Ami cleaner....I use Bon Ami for a lot of cleaning projects, my wifes car has factory chrome wheels and brake dust builds up fast...paint thinner and Bon Ami work better for cleaning the dust off than any expensive wheel cleaner I have ever tried.

I only use acetone on our wood floors but you have to be very careful to use a steel wool that is very fine so that it will not damage the wood floor. The acetone actually did great in helping us to keep our old wold floors looking line new.

Clean the area with soap, water and a sponge. Dirt can get in the way of the solvent, requiring multiple solvent applications for full removal.Blow dry the surface and apply the vinyl paint solvent. A good brand to consider is Grog it is 100% biodegradable and odorless and it is easy to apply using only a paintbrush or rag. Then wait for the solvent to begin penetrating and removing the paint. When the paint starts to bubble, the solvent is has fully penetrated and is ready to be cleaned off, this process usually takes 1 to 3 minutes. Scrape off the paint with a plastic putty knife. Wash the area again with soap and water to remove any excess solvent or paint residue.

You may also have some wd40 in the garage, who doesn't have wd 40 somewhere? I have had good luck with that in situations where you need a solvent but you don't want to ruin a finnish. I've used it to remove large amounts of pine sap from rifle stocks. works perfect, quickly and easily.
If you have some, spray it on a cloth and see if it works on the paint and not the floor.

JDgreen said:

Try using a paste of the Windex and some Bon Ami cleaner....I use Bon Ami for a lot of cleaning projects, my wifes car has factory chrome wheels and brake dust builds up fast...paint thinner and Bon Ami work better for cleaning the dust off than any expensive wheel cleaner I have ever tried.

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What does "a paste of Windex" mean? I've never heard that phrase before and have no clue what it means. Of course, this isn't my problem, but I'm curious what this means.

You are right, I do have WD-40. I bought one solvent a while back and it didn't work. I sort of got frustrated with the whole thing and let it sit. I'm ready to tackle it again, I think. I may just try this first before venturing into purchasing another solvent as recommend.

Driller said:

What does "a paste of Windex" mean? I've never heard that phrase before and have no clue what it means. Of course, this isn't my problem, but I'm curious what this means.

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Windex is a liquid and bon ami is a powder, the 2 togther would make a paste....right.
Amonia and cleanser paste........
Get it?

As an additional Vinyl paint is commonly used for automobile detailing because it holds up against the elements and adheres well to the smooth metal surfaces of a car. Although vinyl paint makes for easy detailing, it also makes for difficult removal. Because it is specifically designed to be durable and strongly adhesive, vinyl paint will not come off with traditional paint removers.

Thanks folks, I learned a lot from this post. We are about to start some renovations and that is some good stuff to have knowledge of.

I suggest the plastic scraper to get it off. On my vinyl laminate floors I use a butter knife by gently scraping or my fingernails sometimes work too. Hope that helps! My floor looks like new