Easy Process Of Painting & Blending Drywall Patch Texture
If you notice simple wall patches which includes even large holes, you can simply provide or give the patching damage just a touch of paint. Painting the patch correctly will make sure that any previous damage is completely hidden or disguise the presence of patching by means of camouflage, therefore, you don't need to do any repair later on. Generally, consisting of drywall compound, patches can take in or soak up paint and make the paint color vary, to a small degree, from the surrounding wall. Applying a primer as a first coat will help prevent the paint absorption, which in turn makes it easier to blend the patch into the surrounding wall. In order to paint & blend drywall patch texture, go through the below-mentioned steps carefully & achieve the desire result of your work:
Step 1: Sand The Wall Patch
First of all, you need to sand the wall patch gently, delicately or softly with the help of fine-grit sandpaper, which in turn will help smooth out any ridges or bumps. Sand lightly around the edges in order to make sure that the patch blends evenly into the surrounding wall. Make sure not to sand hard enough to etch or rub through the patching compound.
Step 2: Apply A Thin Coat Of Primer
After sanding the wall patch, it is time to paint a thin coat of primer onto the patched area with the help of a bristle brush or a foam roller. Cover an area near about one inch beyond the edge of the patch. Allow the primer to dry for two to four hours, or in accordance with the label instructions, before moving forward.
Step 3: Apply A Thin Coat Of Paint & Blend The Paint
Finally, apply a thin coat of paint over the primed area, which will help the paint into the surrounding wall, with the help of a clean brush or roller. Allow the first coat to dry for at least two hours. Apply a second coat of paint, before optionally applying a third coat in order to obtain the best match with the surrounding wall.
Thing's You Will Need
- Fine-Grit Sandpaper
- Primer
- Paint Brush Or Foam Roller
- Latex Wall Paint
Useful & Important Tips
- Paint comes in flat, gloss as well as semi-gloss varieties. You have to use the same type of paint on the patched area that is already on the rest of the wall, if you will not use the same paint, then it is highly possible that the touch-up won't blend in.
- Using a small 3-inch foam rollers, you need to apply a smooth coat of paint over small drywall patches. Use a standard size roller when it comes to large patches. A small foam or bristle brush works exceptionally well for covering patched nail holes.
- You will not be able to tell if the paint matches as long as it is completely dry.