How to Get Latex Paint Off of Glass

When decorating your home or office, latex paint is highly useful with its relatively low cost and wide variety of colors. One area where latex paint is not desirable is on glass. While removing paint from glass is not difficult, exercise caution when using the heat gun. Work carefully to maintain a clean, finished look on the glass windows in your home or office.

Razorblade
Leather gloves
Heat gun
Plastic paint scraper

Instructions

- 1
  Score the paint along any window trim, using the razorblade. This will prevent the paint from being pulled off the trim when you remove it from the glass.
- 2
  Put on a pair of thick leather work gloves to protect your hands.
- 3
  Use a heat gun to soften the paint, keeping it in constant motion until the paint begins to bubble. Keep the heat gun at least 4 inches from the glass surface.
- 4
  Turn off the heat gun and set it aside.
- 5
  Scrape paint off the glass, using the plastic paint scraper. Reheat the paint as needed while you scrape.
- 6
  Remove any stubborn paint by scraping gently with the razorblade. Save this step for last to minimize the risk of scratching the glass.

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