How to Get Paint Off the Ceiling

Painting is a cheap and effective way to bring new life to a room. However, when unwanted paint comes in contact with your ceiling it causes the surface to appear old and dull. If possible, wipe the unwanted paint off the ceiling with a damp cloth before it has a chance to dry. Once the paint dries on the ceiling, removing it is a bit more difficult but not impossible.

Safety goggles
Chemical-resistant rubber gloves
Commercial paint remover
Rag
Paintbrush
Paint stripper
Paint scraper
Paper towels
Trisodium phosphate

Instructions

- 1
  Open windows to vent the air. Paint removers typically produce fumes that can cause dizziness, headaches and fatigue. Put on safety goggles and chemical-resistant gloves.
- 2
  Apply a few drops of a commercial paint remover to a rag. Blot and gently rub the paint for several seconds until it is no longer present on the ceiling. Continue with the remaining steps if the paint does not come off.
- 3
  Dip a paintbrush in paint stripper and carefully brush the chemical over the remaining paint until thoroughly covered. Allow the paint stripper to soften the paint for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 4
  Scrape the paint gently off the ceiling with a clean putty knife. Take care not to damage the surface of the ceiling when scraping. Remove the debris from the paint scraper with paper towels.
- 5
  Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have removed the paint off the ceiling. Clean the ceiling with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of trisodium phosphate dissolved in 1 gallon of water.

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