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Yes waiting for the patch to dry is very important, if the walls have had two coats of paint then the sheen level should be fine, if only one coat of paint then there is a good chance the patch will stand out. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

What sort of magic eraser? One that you need to wet first?

@@Normy2323 yup

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"Incompetent perfectionist". Ha! I know the feeling, but we usually figure it out, right? ;-)

Nothing wrong with re doing the complete wall, it just takes a little longer. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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Hahaha incompetent perfectionist. Very relatable.

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It depends on how large an area etc, . Yes I would stipple the wall first and see how it drys, you can always roll it later. If it was my last day on job I would roll the wall just in case , I would prefer not to go back if stippling looked bad. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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Good to hear it work for you and you can do the ceiling the same way. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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it can take up to 7 days for the paint to cure/dry completely. Doors and trim are normally painted with oil based or water based gloss or semi gloss. Gloss paints can not be touch up the same as low sheen or flat paints, unfortunately you will notice it unless it was on the edge or an area not really seen. Generally if a door gets damaged or scratched I will repaint the complete door . Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Sometimes if it's a coarse wall (render, stucco) it will hide better then a smooth wall so yes it should work. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Try it, you have nothing to lose, just remember it can take a few days for the touch up to dry out and you will need to use a stain blocker first. It also depends on age of paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

Its up to you what you do, maybe full breathing gear and disposable overalls and wet sand it Or you could give it a very mild sand then skim coat it to get a smooth finish. This is from an Australian government website. Wet hand sanding Risk: Dust may be produced if paint is not wet properly before sanding. Fine lead residue is left after water dries. Control: Wear a half face respirator with P2 particulate filter during removal and clean up. Use plastic drop sheet that has the edges raised with wooden studs to collect water. Wash down surfaces carefully.

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Yes you can try, if the paint work is new it should be ok, just remember it will take a few days for the touch up paint to dry completely so it will stand out at first until dry. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

You can try that, the idea of the method I show here is so you don't paint a big area, you keep it to the area that needs to be touched up. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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Try again now that the paint has dried and paint over the area you painted with the mini roller. Touch ups should be done when the paint is dry. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

you fix it by painting the whole wall, touch ups will always show unless you're using 'perfect mat' products and anti-reflex paints.

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Is it a flat finish because that can happen with flat paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

If you have painted your walls with a roller and used house paint there is only one way to touch up and that is the way I have done in this video. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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you are a wealth of knowledge man / hello from the uk

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Different temperatures shouldn't alter the paint but if a paint has longer to dry it has more time to settle and leave a smoother finish. A smoother finish could make it look a bit shinier. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo ‘Does temperature affect painting? Like all matter, paint is composed of particles, and so is the air. The temperature of the air affects the temperature of the paint. When the air is warm enough, it can cause wet paint particles to move around more than they should, thinning the coat’ That’s the consensus I’m seeing online from researching it

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@@howtopaintinfo Thanks for the help mate, what kind of small brush is that? I am in the UK by the way. I been advised by Crown paints to rub the edges of the chip down carefully and then do what your doing to blend. I have some flat edge brushes. Many thanks, liked and subbed

Is the paint you applied completely dry as it may take a few days to dry properly. There is a chance the paint wasn't stirred enough before it was used, when reopening the tin and giving it another stir any pigment that wasn't mixed in the first time has now mixed with the remaining paint making it darker. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo actually it has been 24 hours since I applied it and it "seems" dry. I'll wait a little bit more and then I'll try again. Shall I do anything specific other than stirring before reapplying the paint? Thanks a lot!

There is a difference between touch dry and completely dry, . Dark colours can be a pain and some will always dry different, if all else fails then repaint the wall. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Depends on what I'm doing, either a 75mm or 63mm brush. Now if your walls were painted in acrylic before there is no need to prime, just clean down, light sand and paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo Thanks, what grit sandpaper would you use for sanding and would a light dust afterwards be enough to get rid of the dust? Also, for gloss paint (especially oil based) is there a way around having to sand it before undercoating and final coating. Would Zinsser Bullseye 123 (water based primer/sealer/undercoat) painted straight over the oil based paint before the final paint be ok? Would an oil based undercoat go straight over oil or water gloss paint without sanding? Any information would be fantastic!!

It could be done a few years later except with exterior paint it's most likely faded a little by then. With interior paint work it could be done years later but it would most likely look a little bit shinier then the old paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo not only are your videos terrific , but you are incredibly diligent about replying and truly helping people learn.

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Dark colours are harder to do and often you will need to repaint the wall but try touching up first, it might be okay. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Maybe you are applying the paint too thin, it doesn't need to be thick but if its too dry it will stand out. Also are you mixing the paint before you use it?

Yes it should work, flat paints are generally very easy to touch up without it showing. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Yes you should sand or remove any thing that will stand out in the final finish. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

A mild amount of paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Depends on how far it has gone back, if it's gone back to bare timber or plaster board then yes you should put primer on first. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Just try doing this method over the top and make sure you go passed the edges, its worth a try. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Did this work Rachel? I did the same thing and wish I would have taken 2 minutes out of my life to watch this video first :( lol

@@St0NE420 did it work Sam? Now I am in the same boat you were in three months ago

@@justinbolles5952 No… not really. It made it worse haha. I went to the store and got magic erasers because someone told me to do that and i scrubbed it hard and that helped a lot. Although the bigger area is still noticeable in certain light. Def worked on small patches (magic eraser)

If you have a small chip or dent you can use a very small brush and just apply paint to the chipped section without stippling the surrounding area. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Up to 7 days for it to dry completely but only being a touch up it should dry a bit quicker. It would only need sanding if the area is uneven or a bit rough from filling or something like that, usually there is no need to sand. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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Sorry I can't remember the colour, but the paint is Dulux Weathersheild. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

The stipple effect is so the touch up blends with the rolling, you can try and if your not happy with it re-roll the wall. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

You can but you still need to feather the edges, when marks on walls get too big it is best to re-paint the complete wall. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Most likely if it is a new home they have only given the walls a few coats of paint and by touching it up it now has 3 coats in those area's so that's why it is shiny in those areas. So one of two things will happen, the touch ups could dry down in a week or so, if they don't then they will be there for good which means they should repaint the walls affected. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

It could be that you have rolled uneven and a second coat might fix the issue. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

If the painter only applied one coat then it could be the area you have touched up is showing as being shinier because of the extra coat. Also Semi Gloss is harder to touch up. If you only have small wall areas like bathrooms have it could be just as easy to repaint the wall. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

If you need to redo until you can't see the dark colour. So you might need to do it 2 or 3 times for it to cover. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

If the paint work is old then your chances of it not being seen is not good but it can look ok with light colours. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

I’m going to say no, when I tried touching up with a roller I used a roller for a touch up it looked really blotchy but I’m not a professional

If its near the cutting in just stipple like I have in this video, it should be fine. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Maybe you can go around an fix a few up now. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

I went back and touched up around the front door and entrance...Much better, cheers!

If the ceiling is a flat paint then you will be fine. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

How is your ceiling? Did you touch up or paint whole ceiling again? I had same problem. I did some touch up. But you can see kind of mark or flashing from some light directions. I am really frustrated. It is a big big ceiling. Just don't want paint again. Sad. It is flat paint.

@@pgc476 It's okay now for the most part, but it is noticeable if you really look. I used some 320 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the edges and it looks better. Don't sand the edges too hard

@@pgc476 I touched it up

@@ManchesterTechGuy thanks. I will try touch up first. Really don't want to paint the whole ceiling again. Now I understand why popcorn ceiling so popular 😂. Paint flat ceiling is pain in the ass

It's a touch up that hasn't completely dried. I most likely started then decided to do video. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

A new tin of paint can be different from the one you used but for it to have more sheen could be you only applied one coat and not 2. With one coat it can soak in a bit to the original surface and dull down the sheen level that's why they recommend applying 2 coats. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Unfortunately I can't always hang around and wait, I do painting for a living and doing a video does take some time to do. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

But you have time to answer back everyone’s comments on here?

You can only try to touch up again, nothing lost if it doesn't work. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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Sounds like you have no other choice, just don't make the area to touch up too big. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

Well you won't be able to touch it up successfully, that's why most good tradesman will roll final coat so it can be touched up.. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

If the cutting in looks darker then you might need to roll the walls again and if the cutting in looks lighter then you can cut it in again and stipple the edges like I do in this video. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo luckily its just the one wall with darker cutting. I'll roll wall again. Thank you so much for your prompt response. Love your videos👍

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It was fine except of a few white paint splashes on it. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

It can take up to a week. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo Thanks!

True flat is the easiest to touch up but the secret to touching anything up is to stipple the paint. The best bet is to try doing this first before re-painting complete wall. Low sheen seems to be ok and depending were the touch up is semi gloss and gloss acrylic could be touched up. However if it's in the centre of a wall and at eye level then there maybe no other option but to repaint the wall. Dark colours are also hard to touch up and it often leads to the wall being repainted. Just remember it can take a few days for the paint to dry properly so it may stand out at first but after a few days it might disappear. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

You could I suppose but most people do have a brush on hand. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Depending on what sort of paint is used it will work on ceilings. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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Sorry, maybe next time I will show the final results. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

You can but, either you will put too much paint on or if roller is too dry not enough paint so for small touch ups it's easier using a brush. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

@@howtopaintinfo Would u use a foam brush for stippling vs a regular paint brush?

I have never tried a foam brush so give it a go, using a brush and stippling is just give the affect of a roller so it blends in. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

Have you tried it?

howtopaintinfo Not yet BUT I’m very spectacle . I’ll get back to you on that one next week when we do final coat on walls

howtopaintinfo does this apply over a patch if you have to fill a dent in the wall ?

excellent question, It really depends, if its a tiny dent and you can keep the filler to a minimum and the dent isn't at eye level you might have a chance (you will need to paint over filler twice). What I have found is the dust from sanding seems to spread a little so the area you need to touch up becomes larger so it gets to a point where you should repaint the wall. Repaint work will touch up easier then new work because of the layers of paint, some painter only apply two coats of paint with new work so it becomes hard to touch up. Even using a 3 coat system the touch up may show as being a little shiny due to the extra layer of paint. Its no exact science because of all the variables (different manufactures and finishes) and yes light will have an effect on the outcome.

It will depend on how you do it and at what height the touch up is at, also some paints are harder to touch up then others. It's always worth a try before you go repainting complete wall. Remember not to apply the paint too thin or too thick. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.

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@@howtopaintinfo i will next time

lol, so for a tiny touch up you would use a mini roller to paint it which unless done correctly will stand out like a sore thumb, 40 plus years experience, I've seen it all..

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