Remove Acrylic Paint From Walls
Removing acrylic paint from your home can be as easy an undertaking as dabbing up a spill or splatter or as complicated an endeavor as removing paint from an entire home. The method you use depends largely on what you are comfortable with, how much time you have, what you intend to put on the wall once the paint is removed, and how old your current paint job is. Some methods are messier and more time consuming than others, while some are more expensive. Experiment until you find your desired method.
Instructions
1. Scrape it off. If you have a wall covered in cracked, peeling acrylic paint, the best way to remove it is to scrape it off. Use a paint scraper to remove as much of the paint as possible. Sand the entire area and then prime the wall. When the primer dries, sand and prime again. Then your wall will be ready for fresh paint.
2. Sand it off. If you have a coat of acrylic paint, and you need to paint over top of it, you might find that some kinds of paint won't stick to the acrylic surface. Use sandpaper or a commercial sander to grind through the layer of paint. Once you have sanded all the paint off, you should be able to proceed with your new wall treatment.
3. Use an infrared paint remover. These use infrared technology to remove paint without sanding discs and without chemical removers. See the resources section for more information on infrared technology.
4. Use a chemical paint remover. There are a few acrylic paint removers on the market that you can apply to your walls to remove large sections of acrylic wall paint. Always be sure to use paint removing chemicals in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing in hazardous fumes.
5. Use a pressure washer. If you are removing paint from an outdoor wall, a pressure washer will use a high-powered spray of water to remove paint, dirt and other debris. Pressure washers can be rented from equipment supply stores or purchased from home improvement stores.
6. Use isopropyl alcohol. If you just have a small amount of paint to remove, like a spill or a splatter, isopropyl alcohol will dissolve the acrylic paint. Pour some onto an old rag and repeatedly dab at the spots.
7. Peel it off. If it is acrylic artist's paint on your wall, it usually dries to a plastic consistency. In many instances, you can simply peel it off. Try warming it a little with a hairdryer to soften it. If this doesn't work, use a professional acrylic paint thinner from an art supply or craft store.
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