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Patching Peeling Paint

Project Overview

When old paint chips, flakes or peels, it leaves behind a shallow depression. You'll need to repair these spots before painting – new coats of paint won't hide the indentations. Use a fast-drying patching compound to fill the hole.

2 Steps

Remove Loose Paint
Sand the Patched Areas

Step 1

Remove Loose Paint

Scrape away any loose paint with a putty knife or paint scraper. Apply the spackling compound to the edges of the chipped paint with a putty knife or flexible wallboard knife.

Step 2

Sand the Patched Areas

Sand the patched areas with 150-grit production sandpaper. The patched places should feel smooth to the touch and not have any edges. If the walls have a textured surface you'll need to texture the patched areas to match.

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Project Details

Skill Level: Beginner

Time: 1 hour

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