How can I effectively finish walls with stubborn overspray and consistent staining to achieve a clean look?
Asked by Arnas Nordeng 
2 months ago
Last Updated: November 7, 2024
I need some advice on how to properly finish this project. There’s overspray that just won’t budge, and all the walls are stained this same color.
An easy solution is to take a 90-degree piece of 2-inch moulding to cover the overspray in the corner. This way, you won’t need to repaint except for the moulding.
Could you remind me if it’s latex or semigloss that was sprayed over?
Do you know if it’s latex or semigloss paint? Semigloss refers to the sheen, not the type of paint.
You may need to sand down the painted area to remove the paint and then blend in the stain.
For latex paint, try using scrubbing bubbles and covering the area with a wet paper towel for a few minutes. Use a plastic scraper to remove the paint from the wood.
I recommend using a palm sander to work on the entire surface.
She would need to restain and reseal. Warm water or Murphy’s oil should do the job easily.
Why do you ask? It’s not really needed.
If it’s latex paint, you should be able to remove it with warm water, a scrubber, and some patience.
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Ive Murphy’s oil a shot if the warm water isn’t doing the trick. I’d usually recommend rubbing alcohol, but that might strip the seal coat and require reapplication. The oil in Murphy’s should be effective in gently breaking down the paint. Just leave it on for a few minutes (no longer).
Rab a hair dryer, a magic eraser, and some paper towels.
Use oo one to remove the paint
I’m an artist and I swear by this method for cleaning up.
Try using a product called “oof Off” to remove latex paint. It can be a bit stinky but it works well. Look for the one with a watery consistency for best results.
Can you give the painter a call and ask him to come back and fix it, please?
It really depends on whether the wood is sealed or not. If it’s sealed, you should be able to use hot soapy water (like Dawn). If it’s just stained, the wood absorbed the paint and may need to be sanded down. Hopefully, you’ll be able to blend in a new stain. ood luck!
Clean it off with the blood of whoever made the mess.
If you’re hesitant to try the previous suggestions or if they don’t work out, you can always consider adding some molding around it and staining or painting it to match the existing wood.
Do you think this was the most affordable quote? I think sanding and restaining it is our best choice.
Personally, I would opt to sand it down before restaining and sealing it.
F Newsom, why do you ask?
Seriously? This is not okay. Who made the mistake of overspraying?
Man, when being lazy backfires and creates more work… If this happened to you, hopefully you’ve learned a lesson. If you hired someone, consider asking them to come back and fix it. It’s completely unacceptable if you paid for this service.
Lendinning is all about this!
Apply a coat of paint
Try lightly sanding with a 120 grit to see if you can get rid of it without damaging the finish
You can try to remove the overspray with a wet green kitchen scrub pad. Most of it should come off.
Hey there, was a bit too harsh about the latex paint, don’t you think?
Seems like it wasn’t properly sanded before getting finished the first time, so sand it down and refinish it
Paint it with a white color
It should be able to come off eventually.
Hopefully the paint peels off easily like the masking job. Just use warm water, soap, a scrubby, and be patient. Alternatively, just paint over it with white.
Latex paint can usually be removed with warm water
Why not just paint everything white? 🤷♂️😂
If you have overspray, metho is a great option for removal.
You can use a fantastic spray from the dollar tree to effectively get rid of paint.
Try using an orbital sander to smooth the edge before restaining and sealing it. That should do the trick!