You can use a paint thinner and a scraper if the paint is only on the tiles and not on the grout it should be easy to remove it . If it's on the tile, just use a razor blade and scrape it off.
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You can remove polyurethane paint from a carpet by scraping the excess away with a plastic scraper. Pour a small amount of acetone on the paint and scrub with a soft brush. Blot with clean rags to soak up excess moisture. Make up a solution of warm water and dish soap and spot scrub the stain with a soft brush. Rinse with clean water and place a large clean cloth folded in quarters over the wet area. Place an object of heavy weight on top and leave to dry overnight. Vacuum the carpet the next day.
You cannot polyurethane ceramic tile. Polyurethane requires a porous surface. Ceramic is glazed and therefore has no pores. If the floor didn't shine when it was new, it never will. If it is dingy, use white vinegar and water. It works great.
Normally by sanding if it is dry. If it is wet because you dripped it accidentally, use mineral spirits.
If you have applied a liquid polyurethane on your skin once it harders it should be able to be peeled off.
You should find a product specific for wood cleaning such as Bona Kemi (highly recommended)
NEVER USE A SOAKED MOP
Use an adheisive remover, should have it at your local hardware store. I used this to remove vinal glue from my hardwood floors when remodeling.
Use a general purpose paint remover such as Jasco. Follow directions. Be advised that any wax will be removed also. You could also try a paint thinner or a glue remover such as Goo Off.
Yes, and then wash the mineral spirits off your hands with soap and warm water.
Often, poly will not adhere due to contaminants on the surface. Remove all of the loose coating, sand the surface, brush off the surface with a brush, then remove the remainder the dust with a tack cloth.
What is under the linoleum? If it is stuck down well, you can put new tiles on there once. However, if you get to "the bottom of things," you may be able to fill in any dips in the floor and correct any other issues that will make your vinyl tiles look even better. It will take elbow grease and a crowbar and some major adhesive remover to take off the linoleum, but it can be done. If you choose to tile over the linoleum, make sure it is super clean and free of any grease.
If you mean an oil based polyurethane, no, it will dry too hard and will chip off over time and normally isn't meant for exterior work. A better option would be to use a 100% acrylic clear polyurethane, paint or solid stain. They are adhesive enough to adhere to vinyl fencing or decking and will flex during freeze/thaw cycles.
A coat of shellac can be placed over polyurethane. You should use de-waxed shellac if you plan on placing more polyurethane on in the future.