I was cleaning my paint brush, bucket and roller in my bathtub. Afterwards I noticed that I stained a couple spots of the bathtub. The stains are a light blue (the paint was a dark blue). I am not sure of the material of the bathtub but it is the common material you see a lot of bathtubs in apartments (The closest thing I would relate it to is fiberglass with a white shiny glass but I don't know/think it is fiberglass). It isn't dried on paint (it feels completely smooth and looks like a stain). How can I remove the stain? I have tried scrubbing, baking soda and water (paste), baking soda and hydrogen peroxide(paste), and bleach but I haven't got it off yet. I could try scrubbing harder but I am afraid of harming the tub itself. If the tub material is fiberglass (and most commonly are) the best way to remove any blemish is with an orbital sander and some 300 600 and 1000 grit Wet and Dry sandpaper. Using a spray bottle filled with water wet the stained surface. Starting with the lowest grit sand and keep the area wet.

Let the sander do the work. No need for hand pressure. Watch how fast the stain is being removed (it should go quickly. Move through the grits and spray to keep surface continuously wet. Weight Loss Juicing 5 DaysThe paper is of such a fine grit it will not leave any discernible scratches. Ppt On Exercises For Weight LossWhen completed apply a cleaner/sealer for fiberglass.T3 Only Weight LossWorks every time and doesn't harm fiberglass or acrylic. If the spot is slippery afterwards, just hit it with a degreaserBrowse other questions tagged paint cleaning or ask your own question. The previous owner didn't bother to lay down a dropcloth when painting the bathroom, and there are multiple, small paint stains on the ceramic tile and bathtub.

What is the best way to remove them? The only thing I can think of is to scrape it off with a razor blade, but I am afraid that it will leave scratches that are uglier than the paint stains. Edit: Note that the stains are several years old. A straight razor blade shouldn't cause any trouble on your ceramic tile (assuming it has a smooth finish) or an enameled tub, but a fiberglass tub you're right to worry about. Depending on the number of stains you're trying to remove you may find that heating the surface a bit by filling the tub with hot water then draining again will weaken their hold on the tub enough that you may be able to remove them with gentle scraping with a putty knife (being careful not to dig into the tub's surface). I personally find a Mark One Digital Manipulator does the job! Seriously: use your fingernail. Alternatively, choose an appropriately hard scraper of some kind. A razor blade should be fine on good-quality gloss-finish ceramic tile, but I'd use a hard plastic knife of some kind on a plastic tub.

I've used mineral spirits to remove everything from paint to roofing tar. Takes a bit of rubbing to do it but it usually pulls it off. I'd recommend trying it on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't do any damage, mineral spirits is powerful stuff. I used hair spray! Spray, wipe and repeat. It all came off! I have to say I have done all of the answers listed on this page and what works the best is scalding hot water. Razors can damage tile, fingernails take too long, mineral spirits and sprays are too messy. Keep dousing an area with a big pot of water and it will be gone in a few minutes with little work.Browse other questions tagged paint bathroom or ask your own question.How to Remove Paint From Bathtub The bathtub is often the largest item in the bathroom and it's hard to miss it when you walk in there. If your bathtub is splattered with paint splotches or has a tired-looking paint job, you can remove them quickly and easily. All it takes is the right product and a little elbow grease.

To remove latex paint splatters from a bathtub, use a product called Goof Off according to the manufacturer's instructions. Another way to remove latex paint splatters is with acetone nail polish remover or denatured alcohol and a cotton swab or soft cloth. Rub with gentle pressure and wipe clean with a clean, soft cloth. Remove oil paint splatters with paint thinner and a cotton swab or soft cloth. Use gentle pressure to rub splatters and wipe clean with clean, soft cloth. Try scrubbing off the paint with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (find them in the cleaning supplies section of the supermarket). To remove paint from a bathtub that has been repainted, apply a specialized chemical paint remover, such as Peel Away 7, according to manufacturer's instructions. Cover adjacent surfaces---floors, walls, tiles---with protective plastic and masking tape. Hire a professional refinisher to strip the paint and re-seal the bathtub. Always test any product in an inconspicuous place on your bathtub before starting the removal process.

Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions when using any commercial paint removing product. Always provide adequate ventilation when working with any chemical, including household chemicals like acetone nail polish remover. Even the most careful painter can splash or drip. When the splash or drip is in your fiberglass tub, it's hard to... Even if you take precautions such as using painter's masking tape or a tarp, there's still a chance you'll drip paint on... Rather than spend the money for a whole new tub, you can paint your bathtub yourself and ... is with a chemical... Scrape the paint off the interior of the tub, ... How to Get Old Paint Off of Wrought Iron. How to Clean Your Bathtub Easily How to Remove Paint From a Fiberglass Bath Tub How to Paint Your Bathtub How to Remove Paint From Porcelain How to Remove Paint From a Porcelain Tub How Do You Remove Epoxy Paint From a Bathtub if It Was Done Wrong? 1,385 posts, read 2,341,290 times