Paint Thinner On Granite
In certain situations acetone can be used on granite.
Paint thinner on granite. Carefully chip the paint flecks from the granite taking care to avoid scratching the finish. Apply a second coat of oil based paint so the granite surface has a smooth completely opaque finish. So to begin working on one 2 foot section at a time use the foam brush to paint a thin line of primer along the top and bottom of your backsplash then roll a thin layer of primer onto the backsplash then roll onto the counters. Step 9 mix a 50 50 solution of water based polyurethane and mineral spirits in a pail to make a thin varnish to protect the paint surface.
Avoid using flame tools or acid products such as lemon juice and white vinegar to remove paint stains on granite. All stones react differently. Also known as propanone acetone is a solvent used in many industrial laboratories for general cleaning but it s also used to formulate paint thinner and nail polish remover two substances that should never be used to clean most natural stone surfaces. Apply a commercial paint stripper to.
You can use paint thinner no it won t hurt the granite or sand paper. Move onto the next 2 foot section immediately before the paint completely dries on the previous section. Note that if you elect to sand the paint off you will have to buff the granite back to it s original shine. Wear goggles and a dust mask if working with a solvent to remove paint stains.
Put on rubber gloves safety goggles and a painter s mask. Usually paint thinner mineral spirits won t hurt anything but it pays to make sure.