The counter tops have old, exterior, oil-based paint from the previous owner and want to remove it without damaging the surface.
In addition, it has grooves, scratches and small chip on the surface. Chan these issues be address in a way that is cosmetically acceptable and cost effective?How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
Removing this old paint is possible with any paint stripper, but be prepared for a lot of work. You can paint over the old paint with epoxy paint. This type of paint is very thick and will also fill in old scars and scratches. Don't spill or make a mess with epoxy based paint for it is quite a cleanup job. Be careful when cleaning because you need to use carbo-tetrichloride and this product's fumes are dangerous.How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
zip strip paint remover, after, sand lightly and refinish as you like.
Just use Goof Off. Not Goo Gone, but Goof Off- it's stronger and won't damage the surface. Just be gentle. Mineral Spirits works well too.
Buy some chip and paint repair patch stuff from the Paint Department at Lowe's. It's made for appliances, and also for sinks. It comes in a little tiny bottle about the size of your thumb.
hairspray to remove and clear coat paint for the scratches
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
Save yourself a lot of trouble and hide the stain with a rug. (The size and type depending on the area of the room the stain is located.)
I tried everything anyone recommended and I never could remove the stain completely. But hey, maybe you have a different type of fiber in your carpet than I have, so by all means, try and remove the stain. Meanwhile, throw a rug over it!
My best to you!Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
For any oil-based stain on a rug or carpet, the quicker you get to it, the easier it will be to get up. If the spill consists of only a drop or two, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a white cloth or paper towel and blot -- do not rub -- the oil from the outside of the stain toward the center. If you have a larger spill, use a dry-cleaning solvent. Pour it onto a paper towel and blot, also from the outside of the stain toward the center.
To remove all of the oil, you may have to repeat the cleaning process several times and perhaps over several days, because the oil may wick up through the carpet fibers after the initial cleaning. If the spill is large, the oil will probably soak into the padding beneath the carpet; in that case, you may need to call a professional.Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
I WOULD TRY TO DAB ON A PAINT THINNER OR TURPENTINE, BUT MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A WELL VENTELATED AREA. THAT DOESNT SEEM TO RUIN RAGS WHEN YOU CLEAN WITH THEM. THEN TRY TO CLEAN WITH SOAPY WATER WHEN THE AREA DRIES.
I tried everything anyone recommended and I never could remove the stain completely. But hey, maybe you have a different type of fiber in your carpet than I have, so by all means, try and remove the stain. Meanwhile, throw a rug over it!
My best to you!Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
For any oil-based stain on a rug or carpet, the quicker you get to it, the easier it will be to get up. If the spill consists of only a drop or two, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a white cloth or paper towel and blot -- do not rub -- the oil from the outside of the stain toward the center. If you have a larger spill, use a dry-cleaning solvent. Pour it onto a paper towel and blot, also from the outside of the stain toward the center.
To remove all of the oil, you may have to repeat the cleaning process several times and perhaps over several days, because the oil may wick up through the carpet fibers after the initial cleaning. If the spill is large, the oil will probably soak into the padding beneath the carpet; in that case, you may need to call a professional.Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
I WOULD TRY TO DAB ON A PAINT THINNER OR TURPENTINE, BUT MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A WELL VENTELATED AREA. THAT DOESNT SEEM TO RUIN RAGS WHEN YOU CLEAN WITH THEM. THEN TRY TO CLEAN WITH SOAPY WATER WHEN THE AREA DRIES.
Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
if you want the greatest intensity in a color then you have to use the purest pigment of the color without mixing it with any other color. mixing a color dilutes its intensity. using the pure paint from the tube is one way to do this. another is to buy the paint pigments and mix it with your medium and use this. with this method you can control the amount of pigment in the paint thus achieving the proper intensity that you desire.Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
Various tricks possible. Instead of white spirits, use turpentine to thin your paints. Apply your oil colours in thin glazes, and this can bring wonderful luminosity to them, as the colours underneath come through. Use 'pure' colours, very clean brushes, and study your colour wheel to find the contrasts to bring the brighter colours out more.Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
Hi,
I don't know if you're referring to the paint itself, or if you want to make a painting where a certain colour will seem to glow, like for insteance giving the impression of a light.
In the case of the second one you have to bear in mind that a colour will look according to the ones surrounding.
A yellow may seem a bright light when surrounded by dark colours, but it sure won't if it's surrounded by white.
Go to museums, grab a book with paintings from old masters and study their works.
Painting is learning to see. Go ahead and learn :-)
Good luck !
Kind regards,
Jos茅http://www.hushcolours.com
Yeah, changing your ground may help. Also if you're thinning with linseed oil it causes yellowing over time. The quality of your oil paint may also be effecting your results. If your using a drying medium (such as liquin) they can darken your colours upon drying.
Hope that helps.
What did you paint on? If you used canvas did you primer it?
http://www.oil-painting-techniques.com/t鈥?/a>
Pure color out of the tube, no white or dark colors added. To brighten use cad. yellow light or lemon yellow.hair bands
Various tricks possible. Instead of white spirits, use turpentine to thin your paints. Apply your oil colours in thin glazes, and this can bring wonderful luminosity to them, as the colours underneath come through. Use 'pure' colours, very clean brushes, and study your colour wheel to find the contrasts to bring the brighter colours out more.Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
Hi,
I don't know if you're referring to the paint itself, or if you want to make a painting where a certain colour will seem to glow, like for insteance giving the impression of a light.
In the case of the second one you have to bear in mind that a colour will look according to the ones surrounding.
A yellow may seem a bright light when surrounded by dark colours, but it sure won't if it's surrounded by white.
Go to museums, grab a book with paintings from old masters and study their works.
Painting is learning to see. Go ahead and learn :-)
Good luck !
Kind regards,
Jos茅http://www.hushcolours.com
Yeah, changing your ground may help. Also if you're thinning with linseed oil it causes yellowing over time. The quality of your oil paint may also be effecting your results. If your using a drying medium (such as liquin) they can darken your colours upon drying.
Hope that helps.
What did you paint on? If you used canvas did you primer it?
http://www.oil-painting-techniques.com/t鈥?/a>
Pure color out of the tube, no white or dark colors added. To brighten use cad. yellow light or lemon yellow.
How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
I had a 'portable closet' made of wood that I painted with an oil enamel paint. I made a mistake and tried to paint a coat over the area I messed up and made things worse.
It seems like I will need to remove the paint off the section of wood now and repaint it. How would I go about removing that oil enamel paint? Sandpaper? If sandpaper, considering how thick the paint is, would I need to use a fine or coarse grain?
Any other suggestions from someone experienced with this would be very welcomed and appreciated.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
A heatgun will lift the paint off. Chemicals may cause the paint to soak into the wood and stain it.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
If you simply want to smooth it back out you can just use wet sand paper and water to smooth out the area if it is small. If it is a large area the use some furniture grade stripper. Put it on a little thick and let it sit for a little while. Don't ever let stripper dry before you scrape it. Make sure you tape and cover the parts of the furniture you don't want stripped.(Just in case.) Once you've stripped it down, let the wood dry overnight, give it a final sand with sandpaper medium to fine to extra fine. Prime let dry , sand and finally finish coat it. Always let enamel dry completely before going over with the next coat.
apply ';Strip Ease';(Home Depot) with a brush, let sit for about 30 min, gently scrape right off, you may need a second application for difficult areas, to clean it when stripped, rub down with paint thinner, let dry for about 1 hour, lightly sand (fine) entire area going WITH the grain, brush away dust, if you're painting, prime it first, otherwise stain and poly it
You can use a chemical paint stripper (methylene chloride based) available from hardware/paint stores or use a hot air gun to melt %26amp; then scape off.
Two things here, either let the paint dry good then paint over or, use ';Zip-strip'; from Ace hardware and take the paint off this way.
Through the closet away and buy a new one, or just come out of it.
sandpaper
Laqure thinner. be carefull if you don't want to damage wood underneath.
There are two options...
1. Use a heat gun and a scraper to remove the paint. This is a good means to remove many layers of old paint without the mess of a liquid stripper. The down side is the detail areas such as mouldings and fancy scroll work are very hard to do.
2. A liquid stripper will also remove multiple layers of paint. The down side here is the mess of the process and the possibility of some residual col;or being left behind in the grain of the wood that will require sanding to remove.
GOOD LUCK!!!
It seems like I will need to remove the paint off the section of wood now and repaint it. How would I go about removing that oil enamel paint? Sandpaper? If sandpaper, considering how thick the paint is, would I need to use a fine or coarse grain?
Any other suggestions from someone experienced with this would be very welcomed and appreciated.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
A heatgun will lift the paint off. Chemicals may cause the paint to soak into the wood and stain it.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
If you simply want to smooth it back out you can just use wet sand paper and water to smooth out the area if it is small. If it is a large area the use some furniture grade stripper. Put it on a little thick and let it sit for a little while. Don't ever let stripper dry before you scrape it. Make sure you tape and cover the parts of the furniture you don't want stripped.(Just in case.) Once you've stripped it down, let the wood dry overnight, give it a final sand with sandpaper medium to fine to extra fine. Prime let dry , sand and finally finish coat it. Always let enamel dry completely before going over with the next coat.
apply ';Strip Ease';(Home Depot) with a brush, let sit for about 30 min, gently scrape right off, you may need a second application for difficult areas, to clean it when stripped, rub down with paint thinner, let dry for about 1 hour, lightly sand (fine) entire area going WITH the grain, brush away dust, if you're painting, prime it first, otherwise stain and poly it
You can use a chemical paint stripper (methylene chloride based) available from hardware/paint stores or use a hot air gun to melt %26amp; then scape off.
Two things here, either let the paint dry good then paint over or, use ';Zip-strip'; from Ace hardware and take the paint off this way.
Through the closet away and buy a new one, or just come out of it.
sandpaper
Laqure thinner. be carefull if you don't want to damage wood underneath.
There are two options...
1. Use a heat gun and a scraper to remove the paint. This is a good means to remove many layers of old paint without the mess of a liquid stripper. The down side is the detail areas such as mouldings and fancy scroll work are very hard to do.
2. A liquid stripper will also remove multiple layers of paint. The down side here is the mess of the process and the possibility of some residual col;or being left behind in the grain of the wood that will require sanding to remove.
GOOD LUCK!!!
How do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
My daughter was painting on canvas with oil based paint and got some paint on the carpet. Any suggestions on how to safely remove it would be appreciated.How do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
try washing it out with mild cleaner if that does not work may have to cut out piece and glue back inHow do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
There is a product out there called ';Goof-Off'; sold at Home Depot, Low's, or any paint store.
Once you spray it on you can get the bulk of it up with a paper towel. Then spray once more for set in stains and scrub with a plastic bristle brush until gone.
However, the product has a lasting oil based smell, so I also recommend using ';Resolve'; after the paint is up. This will remove any remaining stain or smell in the carpet.
For more decorating tips, visit http://www.coloradofauxpainting.com
Try using mineral spirits in a spray bottle......squirt the area and then PUSH the carpet in one direction wwith a painters 5-way tool or a flat putty knife. Dab up what rises with a clean rag and repeat the process in all directions.
If that clears up the paint, you can simply wash it out with soap and water to bring it back to normal.
in the past i have used turpentine to remove oil based paint from carpet. test in a hidden area (inside the closet) to make sure the carpet can handle it first. put the turpentine on a dry cloth and blot the stain. continue doing this (using a clean part on the cloth each time) until the stain is gone. it will stink!! once the stain is gone, pour dish soap directly onto the carpet, and work it around (to remove the oil). then dab with a clean wet sponge to remove the soap. if all else fails, get a throw rug to cover the spot!!!
good luck!
try washing it out with mild cleaner if that does not work may have to cut out piece and glue back inHow do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
There is a product out there called ';Goof-Off'; sold at Home Depot, Low's, or any paint store.
Once you spray it on you can get the bulk of it up with a paper towel. Then spray once more for set in stains and scrub with a plastic bristle brush until gone.
However, the product has a lasting oil based smell, so I also recommend using ';Resolve'; after the paint is up. This will remove any remaining stain or smell in the carpet.
For more decorating tips, visit http://www.coloradofauxpainting.com
Try using mineral spirits in a spray bottle......squirt the area and then PUSH the carpet in one direction wwith a painters 5-way tool or a flat putty knife. Dab up what rises with a clean rag and repeat the process in all directions.
If that clears up the paint, you can simply wash it out with soap and water to bring it back to normal.
in the past i have used turpentine to remove oil based paint from carpet. test in a hidden area (inside the closet) to make sure the carpet can handle it first. put the turpentine on a dry cloth and blot the stain. continue doing this (using a clean part on the cloth each time) until the stain is gone. it will stink!! once the stain is gone, pour dish soap directly onto the carpet, and work it around (to remove the oil). then dab with a clean wet sponge to remove the soap. if all else fails, get a throw rug to cover the spot!!!
good luck!
How do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Paintbrushes are expensive. Protect your investment by cleaning them immediately after use. A paintbrush used with oil-based paints can wear out quickly if not cleaned and stored properly.
Instructions
Pour approximately 1/2 qt. paint thinner into a clean bucket. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner and swish around. : Comb paint from the bristles with a wire brush. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner again and swish. Throw out the used paint thinner and clean out the bucket. Repeat this process two more times. Place the handle of the paintbrush in the palms of your hands and rub hands back and forth to shake out residual moisture. Do this over a paper bag or bucket to keep the liquid from spraying on you. Place the paintbrush back into its cover or wrap with plasticHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Put them in paint thinner or gasoline. not in the house the fumes are bad for you .. maybe in the garage or something .then let the solvents dissolve them and then rinse them off and put them in the sink with bleach and water let them soak and then wash with hot soapy water .that will take care of them..I used to be the worse at getting oils on brushes and lucky my mother knew how to take it out.. lolHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
turpentine or paint thinner
Use 'turpentine' or go to a 'paint store' and get a 'brush cleaner' for 'oil paint.'
wipe off with turnpentine
mineral spirits
turpentine, then good old soap and water. Don't get oil paint in the sink, especially not in clumps. Hope that helps.
turpentine found at any hardware store
Instructions
Pour approximately 1/2 qt. paint thinner into a clean bucket. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner and swish around. : Comb paint from the bristles with a wire brush. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner again and swish. Throw out the used paint thinner and clean out the bucket. Repeat this process two more times. Place the handle of the paintbrush in the palms of your hands and rub hands back and forth to shake out residual moisture. Do this over a paper bag or bucket to keep the liquid from spraying on you. Place the paintbrush back into its cover or wrap with plasticHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Put them in paint thinner or gasoline. not in the house the fumes are bad for you .. maybe in the garage or something .then let the solvents dissolve them and then rinse them off and put them in the sink with bleach and water let them soak and then wash with hot soapy water .that will take care of them..I used to be the worse at getting oils on brushes and lucky my mother knew how to take it out.. lolHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
turpentine or paint thinner
Use 'turpentine' or go to a 'paint store' and get a 'brush cleaner' for 'oil paint.'
wipe off with turnpentine
mineral spirits
turpentine, then good old soap and water. Don't get oil paint in the sink, especially not in clumps. Hope that helps.
turpentine found at any hardware store
Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Like, without ANY oil, thinner, etc.
Could I?Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Yes you can (But I agree with the first poster's comments about it). But check out ';Impasto';. It's a hard technique to learn but some artists can really create beautiful work. (Link below shows some examples from a Google search). I like using an additive or oil, it makes the paints smoother %26amp; easier to spread, but that's just my preferance.Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
While at art college paint was provided at one stage of the course,this was purchased from paint manufacturers,in tins and was the thickness of a thick jam.It was much cheaper than buying it in tubes and enabled the students to experiment with impasto techniques,applying the paint straight on without diluting with oil or turps.Some artists use paint straight from the tube,even drawing with it.
Joseph brings up a good point; why?
Are you just feeling creative, and want to step out with an idea? If so then I encourage you to jump in with both feet. Experimentation will take you on wonderful journey with in the art world.
I would suggest though that since oil paint is thick as mentioned above you try out your idea with a painting knife. for one it will allow you to move it around more smoothly and freely. And two I think you will be surprised with the effect you come up with. I often use it just as an exercises in limits. as it pushes you to go with the first effect created. as you will see it tends to blend together and change rapidly. So it forces you to just allow your hand and mind to work in sync quicker and more freely.
Thus the joy of creative experimentation.
Give it a try. You might be surprised and good luck.
Yes you can.... All you need is either a stiff bristle brush, or what most people do with heavy impasto paints.... use a knife, after every use that you want to clean the knife, you wipe it on a rag... most preferably your older brothers shirt, or your best suit.... Yup... that'll do! Hehehe Lol! Seriously, use a rag or a cloth...... You can cover an awful lot with palate knives! I have done some paintins with the knife alone... its pretty simple. Not as quick to blend on the palate as it is on the painting itself though......... Hope this helped! PS: remember that thick paint takes alot longer to dry, in some cases as long as 3 months.....even longer.....so be alert when selling oil impastos....
You technically could, though I don't know why you would want to. The pigment would be very thick, and much harder to manipulate. It also wouldn't go very far, resulting in the need to buy more pigment, more often. The painting also wouldn't last as long.
You can, but if you put it on really thick it may crack as it drys. You would need to find a way to cover it to keep the surface from drying before the inside could dry.
yeah, it just wouldn't last as long and it would be kinda thick depending on the brand of oil paints you have.
i would and do use it as is---it covers better
Could I?Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Yes you can (But I agree with the first poster's comments about it). But check out ';Impasto';. It's a hard technique to learn but some artists can really create beautiful work. (Link below shows some examples from a Google search). I like using an additive or oil, it makes the paints smoother %26amp; easier to spread, but that's just my preferance.Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
While at art college paint was provided at one stage of the course,this was purchased from paint manufacturers,in tins and was the thickness of a thick jam.It was much cheaper than buying it in tubes and enabled the students to experiment with impasto techniques,applying the paint straight on without diluting with oil or turps.Some artists use paint straight from the tube,even drawing with it.
Joseph brings up a good point; why?
Are you just feeling creative, and want to step out with an idea? If so then I encourage you to jump in with both feet. Experimentation will take you on wonderful journey with in the art world.
I would suggest though that since oil paint is thick as mentioned above you try out your idea with a painting knife. for one it will allow you to move it around more smoothly and freely. And two I think you will be surprised with the effect you come up with. I often use it just as an exercises in limits. as it pushes you to go with the first effect created. as you will see it tends to blend together and change rapidly. So it forces you to just allow your hand and mind to work in sync quicker and more freely.
Thus the joy of creative experimentation.
Give it a try. You might be surprised and good luck.
Yes you can.... All you need is either a stiff bristle brush, or what most people do with heavy impasto paints.... use a knife, after every use that you want to clean the knife, you wipe it on a rag... most preferably your older brothers shirt, or your best suit.... Yup... that'll do! Hehehe Lol! Seriously, use a rag or a cloth...... You can cover an awful lot with palate knives! I have done some paintins with the knife alone... its pretty simple. Not as quick to blend on the palate as it is on the painting itself though......... Hope this helped! PS: remember that thick paint takes alot longer to dry, in some cases as long as 3 months.....even longer.....so be alert when selling oil impastos....
You technically could, though I don't know why you would want to. The pigment would be very thick, and much harder to manipulate. It also wouldn't go very far, resulting in the need to buy more pigment, more often. The painting also wouldn't last as long.
You can, but if you put it on really thick it may crack as it drys. You would need to find a way to cover it to keep the surface from drying before the inside could dry.
yeah, it just wouldn't last as long and it would be kinda thick depending on the brand of oil paints you have.
i would and do use it as is---it covers better
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