How do I cover a line left by replacing a baseboard?

Pat
by Pat
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  • William William on Feb 18, 2019

    What kind of line? Can you post a photo?

    • Pat Pat on Feb 18, 2019

      Unable to post photo. The line appears to be normal wear. We painted last year and unfortunately had to replace the floor and baseboards this year due to water damage, or we would have reversed the process. We are trying to avoid painting the walls again and have no leftover paint.

  • Gk Gk on Feb 18, 2019

    Hello Pat! If your new baseboard is narrower and you have a little bump from layers of paint you can sand the paint layers down with a fine grit sandpaper until it is smooth. I would use a foam sanding block--about 4.00 at places like Menards. Then you can touch it up with your wall paint color. Hopefully you have some left over paint.

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    • Pat Pat on Feb 18, 2019

      Thank you. Upon further inspection, I would have to sand and paint over. Will go to local Home Depot to match paint after trying to scrape a piece off the wall.

  • Add trim to the existing baseboards to cover up the line.

    • Pat Pat on Feb 18, 2019

      Thank you. I will try to find a trim that matches.

  • William William on Feb 18, 2019

    Either cut or scrape of a paint chip in an inconspicuous area and have it color matched at rhe paint department/store. You can buy a small can or jar.

    • Pat Pat on Feb 18, 2019

      Thank you. I am going to try and match the paint at my local Home Depot.