How to Remove Paint From a Stained Table

Fresh Paint

• 1

  Dab up the paint spot with a clean cotton cloth. Remove as much of the paint as possible with the cloth. Do not rub.

• 2

  Apply a small amount of mineral spirits to a clean cotton rag. The rag should be wet but not dripping with the solution.

• 3

  Dab the paint spot with the mineral spirit rag. Do not rub. Gently blot until all the paint is gone. Allow to dry.

Dry Paint

• 4

  Add one to two drops of boiled linseed oil to the paint spot. Be sure the entire spot is covered by the linseed oil.

• 5

  Allow the paint to bubble and loosen under the boiled linseed oil.

• 6

  Scrape off the paint using a putty knife. Place the knife parallel to the table and push up the paint, avoiding the finish of the table.

• 7

  Repeat the process until you have removed all the paint. Blot the area with a clean rag, and wax the area to return the shine.