How to Fix Running Paint

How to Fix Running Paint

When painting, if we find a mistake and make our wall paint messy it will be very annoying. One of them is when the paint runs everywhere. Definitely, we don't want that to happen because it will make us paint twice.

 

How to Fix Running Paint

 

What causes: You should know, the thing that causes running paint is paint that is too fluid, so it easily runs everywhere. Other than that, usually caused by applying too much paint to your wall in a single coat, typically from an overloaded paintbrush or roller. Gravity causes the excess paint to run, and as it begins to dry, the paint congeals in visible drips.

 

How to Fix Running Paint

 

How to fix: If you spot a drip while painting, smooth it out with a dry brush or roller before it dries. Wet paint is easier to fix than dried paint. Moreover, you can sand the area using wet sandpaper and sand the area until the scratches are gone. In addition, you can wipe the sanded area with a damp sponge to remove all traces of dust. Allow the spot to dry. After that, apply a light coat of paint using a foam paint brush of paint to the entire sanded area.

 

How to Fix Running Paint

 

Thus, you can follow some of the recommendations above to deal with running paint. Overcoming this running paint is not a difficult thing, but if you don't do it, you might face running paint and have to repaint it. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to these tips before painting the walls of your house.

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