Removing Paint from Trim

Hi A.,
I second the Mr.Clean Magic Erasers. I used them to take paint off of stained trim with great success. Just wet it and ring it out then rub the paint spot until it is gone. I will tell you that I have tried using a SMALL amount of nail polish remover or paint thinner on other stained wood and afterwards it got all cloudy. I'd say stick with the Magic Erasers. Good luck!

A rag that you do not care will have paint on it, warm water and elbow grease has always worked for me and that was paint that was even been on the walls for over a year...

Goof Off or Paint Thinner to just the paint you want to remove. Apply with a soft cloth or a q-tip if the area is small.

Since this is in a small area, open a window or put a fan in the room with you so the fumes won't build up.

Hi A., in the past i did the same thing. If you want the paint to be completly removed and there isn't any paint on the trim, then i found something called "opps". I used it on my wood and floors when we first moved into our house for the same reason. But just so you know, it will remove ALL of the paint.

Soemthing else i found that helped one time too was one of the hot steamer things.I can't think of what it's called but it's small and Red, and has a funny name. ANyway, it's hand held and you just put water in the water area and it will begin to steam. Let me tell you!!! That was awesome!!! I was steaming just about everything i could find!! WOrked for the stove, oven, bathroom, dirt in the cracks of your floor, you name it! If i can think of the name (sorry) I will write back. But for the live of me i can't. But you can get it just about anywhere. Good luck!

Try q-tips with rubbing alcohol on them for removal and nice soft rag to wipe up remainder. An old retired professional painters tip.

Dear A.;
I do not know if the paint you used was acylic or latex, but you may wish to try "Goof Off" that can be found at your nearest home improvement store in their paint department. It might be or some use on the caulking also, you could ask them at the store about that, too.

Only thing I can think of is try scraping it with a fingernail. Other than that, not sure

You might try Mr Clean magis eraser, it worked for my paint on stained woodwork

If it's latex paint and still rather fresh you should be able to remove it with a little warm water on a rag and elbow grease. If it's an oil based paint or if it's been there a while you can pick up "mineral spirits" at your local hardware store or Wal Mart. You might also be able to lift it with a razor blade. If you're still painting, pick up some painters masking tape and tape off what you do not want painted. It might save you a lot of time and trouble in the future.