How to Remove Black Paint From Walls
- 1). With a putty knife, scrape any loose chips of paint off the wall.
- 2). Wash the wall with soap, water and a rag, then towel it dry.
- 3). Pour 1 cup of paint remover into a separate container. This will be your supply for the first patch of paint that you remove. Resist the temptation to start with a larger supply of paint remover (and never dip the paintbrush directly into the main supply). Starting with a small amount will restrict you to working within manageable areas, and you will be able to take off the paint remover in a timely fashion. If it dries and hardens, the paint will be that much more difficult to remove. After you have used the remover once and are more comfortable with the process, you can tackle larger areas.
- 4). Paint a thick layer of the paint remover onto the black paint. Let the paint remover sit for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer, usually 15 to 30 minutes. When the paint softens or begins to bubble, it is ready to be removed.
- 5). Scrape away the loosened paint with your plastic putty knife. As you remove it, dump the scraped-off paint into a trash can with a plastic liner.
- 6). Dip your rag in the paint remover, and use it to scrub away any residual paint.
- 7). Wipe the area with a rag moistened with water or a neutralizing solvent recommended by the manufacturer, then towel the area dry.
- 8). Reapply the paint remover to any stubborn patches of paint. Or if the paint was successfully removed, move on to the next section of paint, and repeat the steps.