Fixing Up your Walls After the Holidays 

Our team at CertaPro Painters® of Fredericton typically sees a rush of home owners who try to get their interior house painting projects completed before the holidays. However, there is a benefit to waiting until the holidays season is over. The holiday season may be a time when you find yourself hanging more décor that is not typically there. Once the holidays are over the themed décor comes down. So, what if it leaves marks or even holes in your walls? Or maybe the kids just got a little too rambunctious and caused destruction. We’ve all been there. Here are some tips on how to fix up your walls after the holidays!

Here are some techniques to efficiently patch any size hole that may be in your wall.

What will you need?

1. Spackle – Paste that will fill the hole. Try not to buy too much because it will dry out and harden over time if you try and save it.
2. Putty Knife – These can range in size from 1 inch to 12 inches. You will want to pick a size that is wider than the hole you need to fill. But not too much wider.
3. Sandpaper – If it is a larger hole it will need to be sanded done in order for there to be a smooth finish.

Now it’s time to fill the hole(s).

1. Nail holes aka the most common type of destruction caused by holiday décor. Luckily, they can be easily filled. Just place the spackle on the knife and drag it across until it is smooth.
2. Larger holes can be harder to fill and will require you sanding down the area after you are done filling them.
3. If the hole is very large invest in a wall repair patch. These only cost a few dollars and are sold at hardware stores. Apply it to the hole and then fill it just as you would the smaller holes. Again, finish by sanding the area down.

Paint

Now that the holes are patched up you will need to paint over them. This shouldn’t take long and after you are done your walls will look as good as new! If you need more than just a couple touch ups this would be a good time to call us so we can have your home looking as good as new.

Regardless of when you decide the best time is for your interior house painting, we are here to help! The first step is to schedule a free, no obligation estimate. You can do so by filling out the form online or by calling us at  506-457-2513. We look forward to talking to you soon!