latex paint cleanup

[judy]

I had some painting done by a couple of kids who left a lot of
splotches on an oak stairs and floors. The painting was done a couple
of weeks ago. The oak is pritty old and not in really great shape.
but I would hate to have to sand and refinish these.

Any sugestions on how to get that up.= without having to sand the
floors?

[Vox Humana]

<judy> wrote in message news:3c2ol01u412prkl39ccufoj3jhj00h5ppf@4ax.com...
> I had some painting done by a couple of kids who left a lot of
> splotches on an oak stairs and floors. The painting was done a couple
> of weeks ago. The oak is pritty old and not in really great shape.
> but I would hate to have to sand and refinish these.
>
> Any sugestions on how to get that up.= without having to sand the
> floors?

Get a product called "Goof Off" from the hardware or paint store. Make sure
you get the kind for latex paint. Test a small area to be sure it doesn't
cause a problem with your wood as it is impossible to tell what kind of
finish it has. I have had good luck with this. If the paint is really
stubborn, you may have to use a nonabrasive pad such as a Scothcbright pad.

Here is a link to the product page:
http://www.valspar.com/val/resident/goof-off.jsp

[Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.]

Hi Judy

Ammonia is used to restore dried paint on brushes by soaking them in
the ammonia.

Perhaps a cosmetic pad with some ammonia on it placed over the drops
will loosen them up for you.

TTUL
Gary