3 Quick Tips for Paint Touch Ups

There’s nothing more beautiful than a fresh coat of paint on a smooth wall. Think about the last time you had your home’s interior painted: remember the way the whole room seemed to light up? However, you probably already know that time has a way of dulling that sheen, and even the most meticulous of homeowners will eventually wind up with scratches, chips, and dings on their walls. When they happen, it’s time for a touch up.

Generally speaking, you don’t need to call in the pros for a touch up; the most you need to worry about is making the patch blend in with the rest of the wall. From New Ceilings, a painting company in Orlando, here are three tips to have your touch ups looking top notch.

• Always take care of repairs. Just as with a full paint job, it’s important that you clear up any blemishes and take care of any repairs before you begin the painting process. Leaving those dents in place will call attention to the area and cause the paint to pool up or dry incorrectly.

• Don’t go overboard. With touch ups, you don’t have to lay the paint on too thick; in fact, we recommend diluting the paint a little so it’s easier to blend into the surrounding wall. If possible, use the same tool that you originally used to paint the wall so you can get the brush strokes to match up evenly.

• Use the same paint. Most of the time, professional painting companies will leave you with a canister of the leftover paint from the job for times like these. When you choose New Ceilings, however, you get Sherwin-Williams’ color-match guarantee. We’ll leave you with the exact color formula so you can get a perfect touch up tint every single time.

With the proper forethought and planning, touch ups should be quick and easy and leave your walls looking just as beautiful as the day they were painted. Get a professional start with expert painting services from New Ceilings. We’re one of the only painting companies in Orlando that offers complimentary color consultations before your appointment. To learn more or schedule your consultation, give us a call at (407) 378-6040 today.