How to touch up paint after a renovation yourself: step by step
Short answer
To touch up paint after a renovation, follow the 2 steps below, from “Walk each room with a flashlight at an angle” to “Touch up with the leftover wall and trim paint”. Difficulty 1 of 5; for a first-timer, plan on about half a day.
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Walk every room with a flashlight and touch up what got scratched during install.
Difficulty 1 of 5 · about half a day · you can do this
See it in your own room — freePhoto of your room, the look you pick, then this guide with the materials counted for your room.
Tools
- Small brush
- Flashlight
- Mini roller, same nap as the walls
Step by step
Step 1 of 2
Walk each room with a flashlight at an angle
Mark every scuff and scratch with a small piece of tape.
Step 2 of 2
Touch up with the leftover wall and trim paint
Touch up with the same tool the wall was painted with (a small roller on walls), using the leftover wall paint you kept. If it still shows, repaint the wall corner to corner.
Questions
How long does it take to touch up paint after a renovation?
Difficulty 1 of 5. For a first-timer, plan on about half a day.