How Do I Remove Dried Latex From Wood Trim?

Wood trims are often coated with latex paint, since latex provides smooth application and simple cleanup. Latex paint dries quicker than oil-based paints, permitting quick re-coating. After several paint jobs, trim can lose its contours and details under layers of paint. You can strip paint from wood trim to expose the trim's original colors and contours. In other cases, latex paint accidentally transfers onto wood trim and requires removal. You can remove dried latex paint from wood trim with a few supplies.

Plastic sheeting
Masking tape
Rubber gloves
Protective goggles
Latex paint remover
Paintbrush
Plastic paint scraper
Cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Open the windows in the room to provide ventilation. Cover the floors with plastic sheeting for protection against stains.
- 2
  Tape plastic sheeting to the baseboards and walls with masking tape.
- 3
  Put on rubber gloves and protective goggles. Apply a coat of latex paint remover to the wood trim with a paintbrush.
- 4
  Keep the latex paint remover on the trim for the amount of time recommended on the product's label. Gently scrape the latex paint off of the wood trim with a plastic paint scraper.
- 5
  Continue applying the paint remover and scraping until the latex paint is completely removed from the trim. Wipe the wood trim with a cloth dampened in water to remove paint residue.

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