How to wash the primer from the tile?

When carrying out repair work, it is almost impossible to avoid getting a deep penetration primer on the surrounding surfaces in the room. The question of how to wash the primer from the tiles on the floor and walls, people often ask after the completion of all work, when the building material had time to harden. In this article we will share with you effective and simple ways to remove pollution from the surface of walls and floors.

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How to wash the primer?

In order for your room to be distinguished by an amazing cleanliness after repair and not leave a trace from the primer materials, the following materials may come in handy:

• water;
• solvents;
• detergents and cleaners;
• soda;
• vinegar concentrate;
• abrasive sponge;
• special scraper with a blade.

Important! Before proceeding with the cleaning of dirt from the primer, you should understand the features of this material.

What is a primer and what are its main properties?

A primer is a special building composition that is used at the joints of tiles to increase the adhesion of the facing material. If you do not use such a mixture during repair work, which is often done by irresponsible workers in order to save money, the surface of the walls begins to crack, and ceramic tiles can simply crumble.

Important! To achieve the maximum effect of using a primer, be sure to check the availability of a quality certificate for the selected material.

After the primer hardens, it is quite difficult to wash it off, since the building material does not soak under the influence of water, but can be dissolved using chemicals. Cleaning should be carried out within two weeks, since after this period the material will polymerize and it will simply be impossible to remove it.

Important! It is especially difficult to clean the primer from a relief tile. Before cleaning, check the reaction of the tiled surface to the cleaning agent. This can be done by treating the substance of a separate tile from a set of facing material.

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How to prevent pollution?

With independent repair work, it is almost impossible to avoid the ingress of particles of the primer onto the surface of the tile and linoleum. Even with professional builders, specific contaminants often remain. Nevertheless, it is possible to protect surfaces from pollution as much as possible and protect themselves from unpleasant consequences:

• In order not to have to look for a solution, than to wash the primer from linoleum, completely cover the indoor floor with cellophane before performing construction work.

Important! The joints of the protective coating must be glued with a wide stationery tape, and the edges firmly fixed with a press or furniture staples.  

• To prevent the occurrence of an allergic reaction, experts recommend that all construction work be carried out in protective clothing - a protective suit, gloves and a mask.
• Due to the fact that the primer has a rather sharp and aggressive smell, the room should be regularly ventilated.

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Removing primer stains from various surfaces

If, nevertheless, the building mixture fell on the surface of linoleum or tile, then it is necessary to eliminate pollution as soon as possible. For each material, special methods should be used.

Linoleum

If a fresh primer gets on the surface covered with linoleum, then wash it off as soon as possible with water and a damp cloth. If the stain has time to harden, then adhere to the following algorithm of actions to wash the primer from linoleum:

• Moisten a contaminated surface liberally and additionally cover it with a cloth dampened with water.
• Leave the surface in this condition for several hours, allowing the building material to soak well in moisture.
• Wipe off the swollen stain with a fine grain abrasive sponge.
• Dry the linoleum surface with a rag.

Important! Large contaminants can also be removed from the smooth surface of linoleum using a special T-shaped scraper, which is sold in any hardware store and is equipped with interchangeable blades. Light movements should be carefully cut off the pollution at an angle of 30-45 degrees.

Ceramic tile

How to wipe off the primer from the tile after facing work? There are several ways to clean the ceramic surface, among which you can choose the most suitable option for you:

• If the stain is frozen, then the same primer will help you remove it. Moisten the stain with a primer with the same material, as a result of which the stain will swell and become softer, and accordingly - it can be removed with a regular rag.

Important! Remember that the spots are wiped off gradually, and accordingly - do not get upset if the desired result could not be achieved after the first treatment. Just repeat the procedure until the desired result is achieved.

• A large and already frozen stain can be cleaned with a scraper, which gradually removes the layers of pollution. Act should be neat progressive movements at an angle of 30 degrees.

Important! Minor residues of building material can be cleaned with detergent and an abrasive sponge to avoid damage to the tiled surface.

• It will help to clean the primer from the tile and vinegar essence, which is an excellent solvent. With a rag moistened with vinegar or an abrasive sponge of fine grain, the stain of the primer is quite easily removed from the surface.

Important! When working with aggressive substances such as vinegar essence, all necessary safety precautions, which include the use of protective clothing and gloves, should be observed. The main danger of vinegar is the release of harmful substances during the evaporation process, so do not forget to worry about thoroughly ventilating the room.

• In the modern construction market, you can find special cleaning agents, the main purpose of which is to remove old stains from primers, cement or gypsum. The most common cleaning agent is ATLAS SZOP.
• It will help to dissolve and wash the primer from the tile and a special cleaning foam cleaner or alcohol. In the cleaning process, it is enough to moisten the stain with a substance and remove it with a scraper and an abrasive sponge.
• Household cleaning products, such as Dopomat or Hodrupa A, which are sold as concentrate, will be equally effective for this purpose.

Important! Before using aggressive chemicals, it is recommended to check the reaction of the tiled surface to cleaning on the sample or the least visible area of ​​the coating. This precaution is required to prevent even greater damage to the coating.

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In this article, we shared the most effective and practical ways to clean the surface of a tile or linoleum from contamination of the primer. We hope that using the suggested recommendations, you can bring the room where the repair has been recently completed to a perfectly clean and aesthetically attractive condition.