How do I Remove a Paint From Sink?

Remove paint from a sink with a lubricant.

Paint stains in sinks may occur when cleaning paint brushes under running water and not rinsing all the paint from the sink surface, allowing it to dry. Water-based paint is the simplest to remove, as rewetting the paint normally allows it to soften and rinse away. Oil-based paint needs certain substances and tools to soften and loosen it from the surface of the sink.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton balls
• Rubbing alcohol
• WD-40 or mineral spirits
• Razor
• Damp rag
• Bathroom cleaner
• Sponge
• Towel

Instructions

1. Moisten a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and apply to the paint stain. Remove as much paint as possible.

2. Apply a lubricant, such as WD-40 or mineral spirits, to the remaining paint in the sink. Wet a cotton ball with the lubricant and wipe onto the paint stains. Allow the lubricant to soften the paint for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Scrape the paint stain with a razor blade. Position the razor blade flush with the sink and slowly scrape the paint free from the sink. Apply additional lubricant to the stain if needed.

4. Wipe the loosened paint and lubricant from the sink with a damp rag.

5. Spray the sink with a bathroom cleaner and wipe clean with a sponge. Wet the sponge and rinse the sink with it. Dry the sink with a bathroom towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Use caution when working with a razor blade. You may also use a plastic scraper instead of a razor to remove paint stains.