How can I remove dried water base paint from finished woodwork?
How can I remove dried water base paint from finished woodwork without damaging the finish?
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The previous owners of my house were sloppy painters and there is paint on my wood trim. What is the easiest way to remove the paint?
Hi Daryl! Take a look at these information links related to this very problem:
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-off-furniture-ruining-finish-103833.html
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Paint-from-Wood
https://www.hunker.com/13416959/how-to-remove-spray-paint-from-wood-furniture-without-damaging-the-finish
Hi Daryl, You could use undiluted Murphys oil soap. I took dried paint off fabric with it before. If that doesn't work you can use denatured alcohol. Apply enough alcohol to a clean rag to dampen it without making it dripping wet. Pass the alcohol-soaked rag over the paint spot to remove it. Rinse