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Title: emusion paint on wood floors
Post by paintbrush57 on Jul 15^th, 2010, 11:21am

rather stupidly i used emulsion paint on wood floor in bathroom. furthermore i didn't prime it. i love the colour but local diy shop says i should sand away and start again with gloss. i have parkinson's so i can't slip on shiny floors.

any suggestions as to remedy or start again (which I'd rather not do - but willing to be advised)
by the way bathroom low on traffic only me and downstairs loo used by visitors.

paintbrush 57 >:(

Title: Re: emusion paint on wood floors
Post by sparxxxx on Jul 15^th, 2010, 4:58pm

Emulsion paint can be removed with hot soapy wateer and a scrubbing brush, but you'll probably be left with a stain.

Why not fit a carpet, covers up the emeulsion and it's non slip.

Title: Re: emusion paint on wood floors
Post by CWatters on Jul 16^th, 2010, 8:22am

If the floor is stable perhaps go with a vinyl floor? You can get some that have a bit of a texture and look like tiles or wood flooring.

Title: Re: emusion paint on wood floors
Post by woodsmith on Jul 16^th, 2010, 7:44pm

Do you like the look of the floor? If so you could try giving it a rub over with sandpaper and then give it a coat of water based matt floor varnish.

Before doing the whole floor I would try a small area first to make sure it will adhere to the emulsion. I have varnished on top of emulsion with no problems, but not on floors though!