How to Remove Latex Paint

Although latex paint is water soluble, and much easier to clean up than oil based paint, once it has dried it can be pretty tough to remove.

People have tried everything from hairspray, to turpentine, to isopropyl alcohol to remove dried latex paint, and the fact is – sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t.

If you have accidentally splattered paint on a floor or your clothes, there is one product that will remove latex paint with a minimum of effort.

Use Goof Off® Professional to remove stains, spots, spills, splatters and drips from these types of latex paints:

  • low gloss
  • semi gloss
  • high gloss
  • paint overspray
  • aerosol
  • latex enamels
  • acrylic enamel
  • water base sealers
  • these latex stains: wood stain, rustic stain, solid/clear body stains

Get great results every time with Goof Off®, which actually dissolves the paint, allowing you to simply blot if off the surface. Use it to clean latex paint from:

  • Wood
  • Metal
  • Most carpeting or upholstery (test an inconspicuous area first)
  • Clothing
  • Concrete
  • Cars
  • Boats
  • Brick
  • And many more surfaces in your home…

Directions for Use:

DIRECTIONS: Always use safety goggles. People with sensitive skin should use solvent -resistant gloves.
FOR USE ON: Fully cured varnished and oil-base painted surfaces, vinyl baseboard, laminated counter tops, vinyl floors, solid vinyl upholstery, all metals, glass, brick, wood, concrete, grout, vinyl tops, fiberglass, hand tools, most automotive surfaces..
CAUTION: Always test on inconspicuous area first. Damages many plastics, worn vinyl floors, some automotive paints, and some carpets.
HARD SURFACES: Apply to cloth, blot, rub lightly until spot is removed. You may need to re-wax some surfaces to renew gloss.
CLOTH, CONCRETE, METAL: Apply directly. Agitate with brush. Then blot, rinse or power wash residue. Repeat if necessary.

If you have a painting project coming up, along with the brushes, rollers, tape and drop cloths, why not add a bottle of Goof Off® to your supply list? Not only does Goof Off® remove dried latex paint, it also removes asphalt, adhesive, tar, duct tape, ink, marker and is a removal product that will be useful for dozens of garage and workshop challenges.