More porous tiles will absorb more of the paint and may need to be replaced.
Cleaning paint from ceramic tile.
Follow the steps below to figure out which method to use for each situation.
When you see dreaded paint drips on your tile there are several options to remove the paint.
Scrape off paint with a plastic scraper held at a 45 degree angle.
Whether you want to remove a deliberate paint job or accidental splatters from your ceramic tile floor you can complete the job yourself after a little experimentation.
Wipe clean with remover after scraping.
How to remove the paint will depend on a few factors including whether the paint is wet or dry the type of paint and the type of tile.
As with any paint spill you ll have an easier time removing one from tile if you get the paint while it s wet.
Scrape the paint with a putty knife.
Whether the paint is wet or dry though you may have trouble getting it out of the grout.
If there s no damage to the glaze proceed for the remainder of the tile.
If scrubbing with a solvent doesn t do it you can always remove the paint stained grout and regrout.