I keep small plastic Nalgene containers (use for travel cause they are airtight and don't leak) with paint in each room in a drawer or cabinet along with a make up sponge. Super easy to shake, open and dab when you see marks pop up. Rinse sponge under warm water and good to go for next time.
Like everyone else, I keep a small, tightly sealed jar of touch up paint. However, I do have a special tip that helps the touch ups blend with my existing walls. I thin out my water-based paint with a little bit of water. I don't have a specific formula, but this is my "go-to" technique, and it has never failed me. I just aim for something the consistency of pancake batter. Not only does adding the water prevent the paint from drying out before I need to use it, but it also helps the new paint blend seamlessly with the older, slightly faded paint on my walls.
I apply the thinned paint very carefully to the wall mark, then I feather out the paint with a lighter touch around the repair to camouflage it. My walls are slightly textured, so when it is time to feather the paint, I use a damp kitchen sponge and only topcoat the higher parts of the textured wall. This way, touch ups are finished quickly, dry in record time, and there is no evidence of my handiwork.
You see, our family is famous for its Great Nerf Wars. Try to imagine 10-15 adults and children diving for cover, dashing from room to room while seeking the opposition, scooting across the hard wood and tile, and angling for the best vantage. Yep! The walls can sometimes be the casualties. This touch up technique is so easy and simple, it keeps my house looking new without sacrificing family fun. Works like a charm!
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Tricia: I keep a little jar of the paint under my kitchen sink. After a quick shake, just take a cheap brush and paint the spot.
Yep, always have a small jar of paint in case of any OOPS.
I keep small plastic Nalgene containers (use for travel cause they are airtight and don't leak) with paint in each room in a drawer or cabinet along with a make up sponge. Super easy to shake, open and dab when you see marks pop up. Rinse sponge under warm water and good to go for next time.
Like everyone else, I keep a small, tightly sealed jar of touch up paint. However, I do have a special tip that helps the touch ups blend with my existing walls. I thin out my water-based paint with a little bit of water. I don't have a specific formula, but this is my "go-to" technique, and it has never failed me. I just aim for something the consistency of pancake batter. Not only does adding the water prevent the paint from drying out before I need to use it, but it also helps the new paint blend seamlessly with the older, slightly faded paint on my walls.
I apply the thinned paint very carefully to the wall mark, then I feather out the paint with a lighter touch around the repair to camouflage it. My walls are slightly textured, so when it is time to feather the paint, I use a damp kitchen sponge and only topcoat the higher parts of the textured wall. This way, touch ups are finished quickly, dry in record time, and there is no evidence of my handiwork.
You see, our family is famous for its Great Nerf Wars. Try to imagine 10-15 adults and children diving for cover, dashing from room to room while seeking the opposition, scooting across the hard wood and tile, and angling for the best vantage. Yep! The walls can sometimes be the casualties. This touch up technique is so easy and simple, it keeps my house looking new without sacrificing family fun. Works like a charm!
I always keep a small mason jar of the paint used on the wall. Makes it easy to grab for touch ups and hardly any clean up!