The dent was caused by throwing a cell phone angrily to the wall... so you can imagine how small the damage is. However, since the place's rented, I would still want to make it even less visible to avoid being charged for it. I tried filling the area with some correction fluid, which would totally work except the color's too bright. The paint on the wall has a bumpy/grainy texture. Anyone has any professional or creative idea to help? Thanks a lot.
2006-09-07 15:34:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Spackle, sand, paint! After you get that done go and get some anger management therapy!
2006-09-07 15:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by eggman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have 2 challenges:
1) Color. most home improvement stores can color match your paint. You will need to bring a sample in about the size of a nickle. Look for an inconspicuous spot, say inside a closet just to the side of the door. use a razor knife and lift a spot "all in one piece". Get your paint. Mind you it probably won't be cheap.
2)Texture. It is hard to say how it was done without seeing it. So you will need to look at it and get a feel for it. If the texture has a swirl to it, you may need to just use a sponge over some filler (your choice of filler). If it seems 'lifted' you can probably re-create it with a bristle brush on the filler. For lines in various directions, I actually use 1 or 2 branches of pine needles to drag across the filler after it sets for a few minutes.
Fear not, it can be done. With textures you really just need to come, close to blend in.
Good luck.
2006-09-08 01:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by In The Woods 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not caulk but get some plaster, like you would repair a small hole in your wall with. Go to Home Depot or Lowes, tell the person in the Plaster area (near Paint usually) what happened and he can recommend the best type of product to help you. NO I don't work for home depot, and honestly I wish there were other stores near me for home improvement - I'm tired of being overrun by mexicans wanting work and the home depot people inside arent the nicest (but other areas I am sure are fine! )
2016-03-27 02:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase a small tub of vinyl joint compound and a putty knife and just apply what you need and scrape off the excess. you wont need to sand if you do it correctly. i would try to sand out that correction fluid or white out.you can make a paste from flour and water. you will have to experiment to get it the right consistancy or thickness.the texture can be done by using a small sponge if the area is not over 2x2.if the walls are painted then i would paint the entire wall.just painting that small area would stick out and would be noticed
2006-09-07 18:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repairing a tiny dent is not worth it. Spackle is easy but probably not the right color. So, you need the right color paint as well. Old paint fades, and maybe you can not get a match. If the landlord charges you, it will probably be less than Spackle, paint and your time is worth.
Relax and control your temper!
2006-09-07 16:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Autumn Harvest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nail putty used to cover nails from hanging pictures on the walls..or its also calls spackling the dollar stores even carry this..its in a small round container...its $2.00 here and its worth buying...it will dry to a white and yes you do need it...its no big deal though..i have used my fingers to put it on or even a butter knife or a flat head screw driver what ever i have on hand..but you use a putty knife if you want to be professional about it...
then after is drys take sand paper and gently sand it,,then get popcorn spackling to cover it up light coat will work..then paint it, it should take a totale of 15 or 20 minutes for this whole procedure
2006-09-07 18:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your wall made of? Home Depot go sheetrock and get small size spackle. the get spray on acouststcal spray. Sand area, fill area, sand again, spray popcorn,paint to match. May be able just to use spray.
2006-09-07 15:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by micheal777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy Spackle. Did you grow up on Mars?
Maybe at your anger management class you'll find someone who can fix it for you.
2006-09-10 04:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
use some white tooth paste, works great for something like that and for filling nail holes. or get a small can of spackle
2006-09-07 15:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dryex available at canadian tire it goes on pink and dry white then sand with a fine sanpaper and you should be good to go
2006-09-07 23:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋