Clever Ways to Remove Acrylic Paint From Wood

Arrow

CONTINUE READING

Painting can be a messy task, no matter how many precautions you take; and acrylic paint is particularly tough to remove from unwanted areas.

Arrow

CONTINUE READING

Luckily any accidents are rectifiable. This story shows you how to remove acrylic paint from wood.

Soap & Water

Acrylic paint is water-based, meaning water (namely hot water) will help it budge. For this method you will need hot soapy water and cleaning rags/sponges.

Vegetable Oil

Using vegetable oil will work if your acrylic paint has dried and set. For this method you will need paper towels, olive oil, clean rag, and a putty knife.

Rubbing Alcohol

For this method you will need neat, clear alcohol (such as vodka), rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, clean cloth(s), a putty knife/paint scraper, elbow grease, and wire wool or a silver scouring pad.

Precautions When Using Rubbing Alcohol to Clean Acrylic Paint

– Alcohol in all its forms is highly flammable, so never use a container with an open flame or excessively hot surface on it, as this could cause the fire to spread. This includes avoiding smoking until the job is done.

Denatured Alcohol

Depending on the quantity or toughness of your paint stain, you may need something a little more heavy-duty than rubbing alcohol, and denatured alcohol may just do the trick.

Swipe up to read more!