You’ve just repainted your living room in the color of your dreams when you pull back the couch to discover…a giant scuff that effectively ruined your whole paint job. Before you trudge back to the hardware store to find another gallon of that perfect blue paint, before you dedicate any time to house painting, wait! There may be an easy solution.
To decide the best method for removing wall scuffs or marks, you first need to determine the nature of the damage. To find out whether your wall paint has been merely scuffed or if the paint has been scratched through, run your hand over it. If the surface feels rough, or if your fingernail gets caught in the groove, the paint has been scratched (more on this below). If the surface feels smooth, then your paint has just been scuffed. This means that color or paint from another surface, likely furniture, has transferred to the wall. Thankfully, this is a fairly easy problem to fix.
Removing Scuffs
- If you have a Magic Eraser, wet it and wring out the excess water. Rub the scuff marks with the Magic Eraser until the marks have disappeared.
- If you don’t have a Magic Eraser, you can use a cloth and an all-purpose cleaner.
- Whether you use a Magic Eraser or a cloth and cleaner, be sure to wring out excess moisture before scrubbing. Allow the wall to dry afterwards.
Depending on the type or size of scuff, you may have to paint over the area. If you follow the steps for removing a scuff and still find that there are marks or color leftover or if you run your hand over the area of concern and it feels rough, raised, or if your fingernail gets caught, your paint has been scratched. If so, follow the steps below.
Removing Scratches
- First, sand down the affected area with fine sandpaper until the surface is smooth again.
- Next, clean the area to remove any dust or debris left from sanding.
- After the area is cleaned, apply a new coat of paint. Be sure to wait until the paint is dry before replacing the furniture, or you might be right back where you started with a new scratch.
Depending on how large or severe the scuff or scratch, you might need to repaint a large section of the wall, or the entire wall itself. If you want the job done with exceptional quality and professional results, contact Lancaster Painting .
For your next project on your Turlock home, whether it’s surface preparation and repainting, choosing the best exterior house paint, giving your molding or doors a new coat, or anything in between, Lancaster Painting has painting contractors available to provide stress-free, superior service. You won’t have to worry about that perfect shade of blue staying on the walls like it should.
