How do I fix paint pulled off the wall by painter's tape?

Question

I painted my son's room yesterday and peeled off the paint today. I already hear you paint veterans groaning. Anyhow, I've got chunks of white wall where there should be a vibrant green. This is after the first coat of Behr semi-gloss interior. How do I fix it? I've been sanding as much as possible but am lost where to go next.

I meant to say "Today I peeled off the painter's tape." Sorry about that, I'm anxious.

Answer 1

BOb has the first clue; feather the edges where the pulls are. SMILES yep I did groan.

Semi gloss especially depending on what it was painted over has a tendancy to ROLL rather than be an easy sanding, and it may seem like more peeling is happening. If that's the case change GRIT.

You should re-tape the molding, unless you want it the GREEN, and repaint; first brush cut then roll with a heavy nap roller. At a cove base line slight imperfections won't be so visible anyway.

Fortunately for you, only one coat has been applied and Semi usually takes no less than 2. I suggest bite the bullet and do this in at least 3 stages. Repair your OOPS, remove the tape immediately after,,, NOT but pulling from one end to the other, but by pulling upward or sideways to the side stuck at your paint line. GENTLY; while the paint is still modestly moist.

Allow drying; then re-apply tape and apply your total second coat, again removing the tape asap after the fact. If you've sanded through the white you could attempt MUD in the OOPS then re-sand, then re-tape; and re-paint.

Steven Wolf

No offense but I've never painted trim first in my entire trades career

Answer 2

Painters Tape

Answer 3

Why is there masking tape on the walls? I only ask because many people actually paint in the wrong order. You should always paint the trimwork first. Let it dry at least one full day, I prefer two. Then you mask off the trim, and paint the walls. Always use the expensive blue tape from 3M. I actually take one additional step than most people. Once I've masked off the trim, I paint the edge of the tape where the two colors will meet with my trim paint. You don't have to use alot, just enough to wet the edge. It adds about 2 minutes of work to a normal size room. Then paint the walls. I do this so if any paint were to get underneath the masking tape, it is the same color paint as the trim. Saves time on touch-up jobs.
As far as the white spots on the wall, just paint back over them. And it sounds like you already know about leaving the masking tape on for as little time as possible. Good luck.

Answer 4

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I agree with Chuck.......... never let the paint dry. I rarely use tape, but when I do I always remove it right after I paint the area. And for a clean edge you are better off using a cutting {angled} brush and doing it w/o tape.

Answer 5

ive been there, just repaint where it came off. the paint will also make any hanging pieces re-stick. I painted my babys room last weekend and had the same problem, I hate that shitty tape

Answer 6

Be certain that the edges of the missing paint are feathered so the missing paint outline will not show through and repaint.

Answer 7

make sure the area is clean. lightly brush the area making sure there are no other pices to flake. you can sand lightly the area. then re-paint the area. making sure you blend. brush stoke are the same as the rest of the area.