Comments on: How to Remove Acrylic Paint from Laminate Countertops

By: Keter Magick

Keter Magick — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:06:39 +0000

BTW, I totally would NOT use acetone. Not only will it dull the finish, it could turn the paint into a gluey mess.

By: Keter Magick

Keter Magick — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:05:00 +0000

Take a rag you don't mind throwing away and soak it in white vinegar. Cover the paint with it and then put a piece of plastic over that, like a trash can liner. Don't use a printed grocery sack – that ink can transfer. You just want to keep the dampness in the cloth. Leave overnight. It should peel off the next morning and what's left can be scraped up with a plastic scraper.

Or you can use Goof Off if it's really stubborn, but test that first on a hidden spot, since I"m not sure what kind of laminate you have.

By: ThatBobbieGirl

ThatBobbieGirl — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:18:09 +0000

Acrylic paints are water based, (it's the only kind I use for my decorative painting) and I've had luck getting dried-hard-and-sat-a-while paint off hard surfaces with just soap and water. Use the nylon scraper, but if there's residue, try laying a soapy dish cloth or sponge over the area a while, then scrubbing gently with just the cloth or sponge. Rinse and repeat. Hot water helps. This should work on laminate or solid (like Corian) countertops just fine.

If you've got marble or granite, i have no idea!