How do you clean scuff marks?
Often only a short time after repainting a room, scuff marks begin to appear on newly the painted surfaces. You may ask yourself how walls seem to inevitably get dirty. Although scuff marks tend to look permanent, most spots can be cleaned with the right tools and with resolve to get the job done.
There are two types of scuff marks, residue or abrasion. Residue comes from things like rubber from a shoe sole, or from moving furniture and lightly brushing against a wall. Abrasions are usually harder to treat because they come from actually damaging the paint film.
On most walls if the scuff is residue, it can easily be cleaned with some soap and water. Use a clean, damp cloth, to apply low pressure in a circular motion. If the paint is hard (semi-gloss, latex, or an oil-based product) you can use a Magic Eraser to do the job.
When dealing with abrasions, start by cleaning with soap and water. If not successful, the best way to get rid of the marks is to paint the wall again from corner to corner or end to end.
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Our goal as a painting contractor is to provide our clients with the utmost in professional and responsible house painting. Through ongoing training, we keep our employees up to date on industry changes, new products, innovations, and our award-winning customer service standards. From our initial in-home consultation to our final project walkthrough, Kennedy Painting is a painting company that St. Louis residents can rely on. Our attention to detail and proper techniques at every stage ensure that our paint jobs will last. We stand behind all our work written warranty and can guarantee that your painting investment will beautify and protect your home for many years to come.
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- We offer a no-questions-asked two-year warranty on all of our painting projects.
- We are competitive with our pricing structure.
- Our paint jobs last longer because we never skimp on site protection.
- We leave the job NEAT and CLEAN.
- We have long-standing employees that are treated well.
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