Another use of tempera paint is to decorate residential and commercial doors, trim and windows. You can remove tempera paint from surfaces, including windows, without the need of a paint stripper or paint-removal tool.
Things You Will Need
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Raise the window the tempera paint design is on and place a drop cloth or piece of plastic sheeting on the window's ledge. Lower the window.
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Mix 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of warm water in a bucket. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands dry. Stir the mixture with a spoon.
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Dip a cloth or rag in the vinegar solution and wring out excess. Scrub the tempera paint design with the mixture-soaked cloth or rag.
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For heavy layers of tempera paint, blot the paint with the vinegar mixture, let the mixture sit for five minutes and then scrub.
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Re-dip the cloth or rag in the mixture. Wring out excess and continue scrubbing the paint until it is off of the window.
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Wet a clean cloth or rag with warm water from a sink. Wring out excess. Rinse the window with the damp cloth or rag. Dry the window with a clean cloth or rag.
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Remove the drop cloth or plastic sheeting.
The Drip Cap
- A fast-drying paint that contains egg and water, tempera paint is also known as poster paint.
- Re-dip the cloth or rag in the mixture.
- Wet a clean cloth or rag with warm water from a sink.