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Patching Peeling Paint

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 them. Use a fast-drying patching compound to fill the hole.

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Skill Scale
Easy

Time Required
Patching a single area will
only take a few minutes,
but you'll have to wait for
the compound to dry. 		Tools
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Steps

Step One
Step 1

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 Two
Step 2

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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