# How to Take Old Paint Off Wood and Slate Floors
Paint splatter must be removed from wood and slate surfaces immediately. Paint that is allowed to sit for even a few minutes can absorb into flooring material like slate and become difficult to wipe away. Slate will often require a cleansing agent that is capable of pulling the dye out of its pores. Since wood floors are typically sealed, old paint stains can often be removed with common household products.
Things You'll Need
- Putty knife
- Rubbing alcohol
- Nail polish remover
- Lacquer thinner
- Paint stripper
- Razor blade
- Plastic scraper
- Rags
- Rubber gloves
- Goggles
Instructions
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Wood
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Scrape off dried paint from the wood floor using a putty knife. Be careful not to scratch the floor, and only use the tool to remove as much excess paint as possible.
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Soak a rag in rubbing alcohol and use it to scrub the paint from the wood floor. If rubbing alcohol is unsuccessful, try the next step.
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Soak a clean cloth with nail polish remover. Wipe the paint with the solution until the paint is removed.
Slate
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4
Use lacquer thinner for small areas and remove the softened paint with a razor blade.
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5
Deal with large areas with a heavy paint stripper. Your floor made need repolishing afterward due to the etching action of paint strippers.
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6
Use a plastic scraper to remove the paint. Rinse the area with fresh water
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Stain Removal
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