Remove Latex Paint

Use denatured alcohol to remove latex paint. Use mineral spirits to remove oil-based paint.
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[@09anutka]

i like this vid no extra talk, just strait to the point! thanks!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, 09anutka, and you're welcome. Much appreciated. ;)

[@richardstone5241]

Great tip!!!
I honestly did not know about the alcohol, always used mineral spirits.
Keep it up gals!

[@frugaldiy1]

Hi Richard. Yep, denatured alcohol is my go-to in most DIY projects; it cleans just about anything. It's a great glass cleaner, too. I always have several gallon-size cans on hand.

[@richardstone5241]

@@frugaldiy1 Howdy Ladies, it's funny, I use alcohol all the time, have for years but never to remove Latex paint. It just goes to show, an old dog CAN learn new things if he is willing to learn from others. Seriously, it's a great tip! Good going!!!

[@frugaldiy1]

I learn new things daily. It makes life far more interesting than it would be if I "knew everything," which will never happen. ;)

[@SA-mi4jh]

Is there a reason you use denatured alcohol rather than isoprophyl?

[@frugaldiy1]

Yes, S A. I've used both, and denatured alcohol is more effective.

[@FrancisRoyCA]

How do you believe that this would work on baseboard heaters have have been painted a number of times over the years?

[@frugaldiy1]

Francis, if it's latex paint, denatured alcohol will remove it. I'm always up for hard work if I want something bad enough. ;) I'd have no doubt that I could remove the paint if it is latex--not oil-based paint, though. Denatured alcohol will "tell" you if the paint is in fact latex. Put some denatured alcohol on a paper towel and rub the paint. If the paint comes off, it's latex; if the paint doesn't come off, it's oil-based paint. If it's oil-based paint, use mineral spirits to remove it. I have no doubt you have what it takes to remove the paint, no matter how many layers it is. I've got faith in you and your ability.

[@FrancisRoyCA]

@@frugaldiy1 It's not so much about ability, but time. Baseboard heaters have probably baked the latex. I'm thinking of soaking them overnight with sponges and perhaps Saranwrap, then seeing what results I get. These days, I have an average of 6 per day to do.
I'll give it a shot and share my results, maybe next week.

[@frugaldiy1]

Understood. I think the plan you've devised is wise. I look forward to hearing how it goes.

[@FrancisRoyCA]

@@frugaldiy1 OK, so feedback. I got Methyl Hydrate (probably very similar to denatured alcohol.) Took a rag, poured a bit on top, gave it 5 minutes. Then I started rubbing and it comes off easily, leaves the original factory oil-based paint soft, but doesn't remove it. I was surprised to learn that scrubbing or pressure doesn't accelerate the process, one must simply rub consistently and gently. But it does take a while. Longer soaking time makes no difference. It's as if the alcohol must be in contact with that layer of molecules and needs time to break the bond. If one is looking for results, this is a good method, if one is looking for larger scale productivity, it's not, unless you've got a small army doing this, and even then.

[@frugaldiy1]

Hey Francis. Good to know. Thank you for posting what you used and learned. I appreciate that. It's valuable info for me and other viewers.