Rub any areas that have remaining paint film with a rag dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Removing paint from marble statue.
Reply noelia january 2 2015 at 10 15 am.
Instead of these techniques simple green and chemical paint remover for concrete are effective alternatives to restore the beauty to a statue.
Apply a second round of the stripping agent if there is any latex paint still visible.
Next apply a chemical paint stripper.
A poultice is a thick paste that can draw the stain out of your marble.
Rinse and wipe the surface again with alcohol.
Another way that you could remove paint from a concrete statue is using paint remover.
Use brushes of an appropriate size to reach all crevices.
A stone conservator may be able to reduce or remove some stains by poulticing.
This section will highlight how each of the stains mentioned above can be removed.
Problem is sandblasters are a little expensive.
The best way to remove paint from a concrete statue is by sandblasting it.
Unless your planning on doing a big bunch of statues this probably isn t the most economical way to go about it.
First use a stiff brush and a paint scraper to loosen the paint and vacuum up all debris.
Rinse statue with water and inspect for remnants of paint.
Make sure to remove all of the paint before continuing.
Though acetone is frequently used to remove paint from resin the statue can be damaged by the harsh chemical.
Removal techniques which are chosen according to the type of graffiti and the masonry range from simply erasing pencilled graffiti with soft erasers or removing chalked graffiti with soft brushes to poulticing with water with or without detergents poulticing with organic solvents or alkali based paint removers or applying bleach to remove painted graffiti.
Let the marble completely dry for a 24 hour period.
Repeat steps 1 2 if necessary to remove additional paint.
They will also be able to minimise the risk of spreading the stain and making it worse.
Use a generous amount covering all areas of the paint.
Stain removal mix hydrogen peroxide with enough baking soda or powdered clay to make a thick paste.
That will remove paint clear down to the concrete.
Modern board and batten powder room january 26 2018.
Scrub the statue with a coarse brush to remove any loose pieces of paint.
Rinse the marble statue thoroughly to remove any residue and dry it with a towel.
The navy bathroom june 1 2011.
Apply soy based paint remover with a brush.
Stain removal without risking damage to the marble surface requires skill and experience.
Wedding crafts june 15 2012.
These typically take anywhere from 60 minutes to eight hours to.
Most marble stains can be removed by using a homemade solution called a poultice.
