How To Get Stain Paint Off Of Panel Walling

Use a sponge to clean the area.

How to get stain paint off of panel walling.

As the name suggests stain can leave permanent discolorations on whatever it touches. Wash with clean water and dry with a soft cloth to finish the process. For relatively small stains add teaspoon of soap in a cup of warm water and mix thoroughly. Wet a cloth with this mixture and wipe the stained area then rinse with clean water and blot with a dry towel until it dries.

Depending on the size of the area in question mix a lightly sudsy solution of between 1 quart and 1 gallon of water and a mild ph neutral dish liquid like dawn or ivory. You can either work with a hand held sander or just a piece of sandpaper. Try to wipe the dye or ink away in one motion and then go back over the spot with a clean section of the cloth. Dip your microfiber cloth into the solution.

Step 2 spray the stain lightly with a mild cleanser. You may want to start with a just a piece and work with that especially if you are new to sanding. If you are short on time look for fast drying wood stain that is dry to the touch within an hour. If you prefer to remove the paint entirely as opposed to painting over it use a paint scraper to peel off the remaining unwanted paint.

If that does not work or work well enough try spraying directly on the stain and rubbing with the paper towel. Sand the paneling with 120 grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge. Mix a few drops of dishwashing liquid and warm water in a medium sized bowl. Strip the paint if you want to remove it entirely.

Brush or vacuum away the sanding dust. Rub the stain with the damp cloth until you can t see the stain anymore. If some stain is being removed keep turning the towel or rag to a clean area as you work. Sanding is the number one way to remove paint from wood paneling.

Wipe the stain with a clean damp cloth. Place the paint scraper s blade at the bottom of the unwanted paint apply pressure to the blade and slide it under the unwanted paint peeling the paint off. Because gel stain coats instead of penetrating the way traditional stains do it won t adhere well when applied to a hard shiny surface. First put a bit of the cleanser on a paper towel or clean rag and try rubbing the spot.

Gel stain is thicker providing better control of the color. If there are several coats of paint you may want to use a stripper first. Wring out the cloth so that it s not overly saturated. Use a dry rag or one of those magic sponges that can remove some stains and scuff marks without water or detergent.

Use your fingertip to help you clean a small area. Rub gently in a circular motion and see if the stain comes off. If you have a lot of paneling to sand a drywall sander on an extension pole will make the job go faster.