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Katy D
Katy D Christiansburg, VA on Jul 31, 2011
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My boyfriend and I just bought a house from a family with lots of "artistic" children.

What's the best way to get crayon and other various drawings off the walls without re-painting?
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  • Paul M Fairburn, GA
    Goof Off works wonders on all sorts of things. Depending on what did the marking you may have to repaint though.
    on Jul 31, 2011 · Like 0
  • Hewitt Remodeling Service... Virginia Beach, VA
    Concur with Paul. Unless they pre-painted the kid's "canvas" with semi-gloss or gloss paint, it is unlikely that any product is going to completely remove the expressions of the artists without leaving some sort of visible difference between the "canvas" and the surrounding surface. Priming and painting may be your only reasonable solution.
    on Aug 01, 2011 · Like 0
  • Artistic Drywall & Paint ... Pineville, LA
    try googleing magic eraser!!!!
    on Aug 01, 2011 · Like 0
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    Goof off for crayons...they are wax based. regular soap for chalk. the magic eraser my be a bit too aggressive and remove some paint...so use carefully.

    I just did this to our rental a few months ago...but for me since we had some paint, painting was much faster and easier...and in the long run looks better.

    on Aug 01, 2011 · Like 0
  • Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA
    Katy, it's unlikely you'll be satisfied with trying to clean. But you can try warm soap and water to see if some would come off. Denatured alcohol and Goof Off achieve some results cleaning up oil base painted surfaces but are pretty aggressive for use on normal latex wall paint, so use with care and an open window. It sounds like that mess is a place!

    Best, Charles

    on Aug 01, 2011 · Like 0
  • Stephanie H Louisville, KY
    Mr.Clean magic eraser will get most crayon off.
    on Sep 26, 2011 · Like 0
  • Jan Britt Interiors Marietta, GA
    I agree that magic eraser might do the trick. Be careful as you clean using Magic Eraser because it may take the paint off if the paint is flat.
    on Sep 27, 2011 · Like 0
  • Patricia C
    Hair dyer works well to or scrubbing bubbles:)
    on Nov 04, 2011 · Like 0

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