It often happens that after a repair done on their own, a person discovers primer marks on the floor or walls, window sills, plastic windows or glass windows. This spoils the overall aesthetics and impression of the beauty of the interior, so later in this article we will talk about how to wash the primer from different surfaces.
- What is a primer and what is it used for
- How to prevent soil stains on walls and floors
- We remove spots from a primer from surfaces of various kinds
- Glass
- Tile
- Linoleum
- Plastic
What is a primer and what is it used for
Primer or primer is called building material, with the help of which the adhesion of the plaster and the future finish (paint, wallpaper, decorative plaster and the like) is increased.
If you do not use this substance when performing repairs in your home, the walls may soon begin to crack, and the wallpaper will fall off. This will not only reduce all efforts of a person to “no”, but, in a significant way, will affect the quality of life and comfort of a person living in this house. That is why construction experts strongly recommend that the walls be primed before starting their finishing.
Also note that this material must have a certificate of quality so that it demonstrates the highest possible efficiency.
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Do not think that painting art is a straightforward business. Often, even experienced builders stain linoleum or tile on the floor with primer, as well as window glass or windowsill. And if such spots are not washed immediately, then over time they turn into a rather difficult problem.
To avoid such difficulties after repairs in a country cottage or city apartment, you can try to protect the surfaces as much as possible from the risk of staining them with a primer. How to do it?
Just adhere to the following rules when performing all repair work inside a country cottage or city apartment:
- In order to prevent the solution from getting on various kinds of surfaces that do not need priming, you need to completely cover them with cellophane. Be sure to glue the joints with ordinary stationery tape;
- To protect yourself from allergic reactions and other health-related complications, be sure to do all the work in overalls and a mask. Also regularly ventilate the room, because the soil has a pungent odor.
We remove spots from a primer from surfaces of various kinds
So, after some time you found spots from the soil on linoleum or tile, which you did not pay attention to during repair. What to do?
The main methods of cleaning different materials are not universal and you need to selectively approach each specific case. But remember that in the end, with diligence, you can clean any surface.
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Glass
First you need to get up-to-date tools, solvents, rags.
If the stain is more or less fresh, then you can wet the sponge in plain water, and gently wipe the stain. If the substance has already dried, lubricate it with the same primer and allow the surface to absorb moisture. The stain will swell and it can be wiped off with a damp rag. If the stain is so dry that this method did not help, use a blade. It will help remove residual contamination. Move it in one direction without excessive pressure so that there are no scratches on the glass.
Particularly heavy stains can be removed with glass cleaner. For example, Dopomat or Hodrupa. These are concentrates with low foaming, which are diluted in the ratio of 10 ml per 1 liter of cold water.
It is also useful to have an abrasive sponge, a scraper in the shape of the letter "T", detergent, etc. All this can be a great help in the fight against stains from the ground on the windows.
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How to wash dirt from the soil from a tile or tile? If this is possible, experts recommend first testing one of our methods on a sample of ceramic tile that is used to decorate your floor or wall. It’s easier to find the best option for removing primer.
To do the work you will need the following tools and tools: cleaning agents for tiles, soda, scraper, vinegar essence, rags.
If the soil is dry, the stain can be removed using the same material. A spot moistened with a primer will become softer and swell, then it can be erased with an ordinary rag. At the end, the place must be treated with an abrasive sponge dipped in water. The spots are wiped off gradually, so you should not be upset if this did not happen instantly.
If the pollution is so old that it is impossible to wipe it with water and a cloth, then you can use a scraper. It is purchased at a hardware store. Such a tool helps to remove the remains of the primer from the tile, cutting them into small pieces. Pre-moisten the stain with water, and then translate it with a scraper at a thirty-degree angle.
Next, take detergent and a sponge to remove small particles of soil that could cause damage to the tile in the future.
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It is better to erase a fresh spot from a primer from linoleum as quickly as possible. If this does not happen, soak the contamination with water and additionally cover with a wet rag. After two to three hours, the stain should soften. It can be wiped with an abrasive sponge, and then wiped dry with a rag.
Plastic
Acetic essence is a wonderful option for quick and easy cleaning of plastic surfaces from the remnants of a primer. However, remember that in this case it is important to observe precautions, because the vinegar essence, evaporating, releases harmful substances into the atmosphere. For this reason, you need to work in overalls, gloves and a mask. And in the residential premises itself, it will be necessary to organize good ventilation.
From a plastic surface (for example, from a window sill or countertop) stains from the soil can not be removed with acids, otherwise it simply melts.
The primer mix is very caustic and leaves indelible stains unless action is taken immediately. Nevertheless, if you see the spot in time and wipe it correctly, you can save any surface from contamination.
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