How to wash a primer from a tile and make preventive maintenance

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

How to remove a primer from a tile

How to remove a primer from a tile, this question always arises after the next repair. Sometimes this is extremely difficult, but with the right approach is possible.

First of all, you need to choose how to wash the primer from the tile and after that do all the work yourself. This article is dedicated to our article.

In the video you can see the whole process of removal. Also in the photo you can see individual moments.

Why is it so difficult to remove the primer from the tile

After evaporation of the deep penetration of water from the primer, it polymerizes and becomes insoluble.

Caution: During the repair, try to avoid getting it on the tile. To do this, it is best to cover all surfaces with a cellophane film. Joints are sealed with masking tape or tape.

• If it so happens that the primer still got on the tile, it is eliminated by one of the following methods. All of them are not strictly universal, since in a specific situation their own method is suitable.
• It’s best to pre-test one of the methods on the sample. ceramic tiles from the same material as on the floor or wall. The best option is to wash off the primer immediately after it has hit the surface of the tile.
• It is quite simple to do this with an ordinary wet rag. This business should not be postponed. It dries in thirty minutes, and reaches its maximum strength after two weeks.

How to wash the primer

Now we will consider in detail how to wipe off the primer from the tile. The instruction is as follows.

For such work, it is necessary to prepare the necessary tools and tools in advance.

You will need the following:

• Tools that clean the tile.
• Soda.
• Scraper.
• Respirator.
• Detergent.
• Acetic essence.
• Rags.
• Protective gloves.

If the primer has dried, then using the same primer it is possible to dissolve the existing spots, and then wipe them with a normal rag. Then again it is necessary to wipe the same place with a wet rag. Then cover the spots for two hours with wet rags.

Caution: The primer will then swell and it will be easier to remove. Only this must be done with the same liquid.

Next, wipe the spots with an abrasive sponge, do not forget to pre-moisten it in water. Do not be surprised if the stains do not wipe off immediately.

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Scraper Removal

To remove the primer from the glazed surface, tiles can be using a scraper:

• You can buy such a tool in a hardware store. This scraper must be carefully cut spots. The scraper is equipped with a handle and a sharp blade that can be changed.
• To remove stains, first moisten them with water, and then remove them with a scraper. It must be kept at an angle of thirty degrees. After that, the residue is removed with a detergent. Otherwise, the products left on the tile may damage the material.
• Also for these purposes, Atlas Szop is suitable. Its purpose is to clean the surface of residual rust, gypsum, cement, and also the primer. This tool cleans steel, chrome, ceramic surfaces, as well as clinker tiles. They include acid. They should never be used to clean a surface that is not resistant to it. A paint remover that contains acid is also suitable.Use ethyl acetate, toluene, gasoline, turpentine or acetone.
• If, after applying all this, traces of a primer still remain, then a full primer can be performed. To do this, use a strong oxidizing agent, alkali, and also acid.

Caution: Do not forget that acid is usually not used for tiles, because it is not resistant to it. Alkali is suitable for tiles. Strong oxidizing agents can be used, since the tile itself is made of oxides, so no harm will be done to it.

• If the tile is covered with glaze, which is resistant to acid, household products will be used to clean the plumbing. May come "Mr. Muscle." If the tile has a rough surface, then the primer must be removed with a hard washcloth.
• The tile is also cleaned with a damp cloth, and a large amount of simple baking soda is required.

What other cleaning methods are there?

A great option would be vinegar essence.

It is well suited for rubbing plastic tiles:

• It can also be used to clean other plastic objects, for example, a bathtub or a window sill. When working with vinegar essence, it is important to observe safety precautions.
• Essence vapors are very harmful to the human respiratory system. Do not allow the ingestion of such a substance on the skin. Therefore, work should be carried out in a room that is well ventilated, with doors and windows open, in protective gloves, in a respirator.

Preventative measures

There are a lot of products that remove stains. But a problem is always much easier to prevent than to fix.

Therefore, during the repair, certain rules must be observed:

• When working with varnish, paint or primer, it is worthwhile to close all adjacent surfaces with a film or cellophane.
• If a dye or primer gets on a tile, tile and other surfaces, then the surface should be removed immediately using a damp cloth, and then thoroughly wipe the entire surface.
• If you find a stain, they must be removed immediately, do not postpone this work for later. Only this will allow you to keep the tiles high-quality, clean for a long time and protect it from various defects. When you find already old spots, you can use any of the methods described above.

Attention: Subject to preventive rules and timely removal of rust, primer and other types of dirt from the tiles, this will help to keep the surface of the tile in perfect cleanliness and the price will not be high.

Tiling will delight you with its excellent appearance for many years to come. Remember that there is nothing difficult in removing stains.

Of course, it is better to act immediately, and not to delay, but it is quite possible to cope with old spots, which is also confirmed by experts. Now you will know how to clean the primer from the tile.