How To Get Paint Off Wood Laminate Floors

The rule for cleaning paint off a laminate floor is similar to the 10 second rule kids use to gauge whether food they drop on the floor is still safe to eat.

How to get paint off wood laminate floors.

If you re painting the walls or the trim in your home it s not uncommon for some paint to drip onto your laminate flooring. Clean the floor with a wood floor cleaner and allow it to air dry before walking on it. If you re sure the paint is completely dry vacuum around the area to remove any dirt and debris. Cleaning dried paint from laminate flooring.

The best time to remove paint from a floor is when it s still wet. Once the paint has dried you have to either scrape it or dissolve it. If you catch it early you can use a damp rag to wipe it up. Rinse off the floor where you removed the dried latex paint with a cloth rag and warm water.

The 10 second rule says that if you manage to retrieve the food within 10 seconds of dropping it it s ok to eat it. If you find the paint before it dries you ll likely be able to clean it off with just some water.