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      04-11-2021, 05:28 PM   #1
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Need to paint match and seal holes in drywall

I had my bike mounted on here. After I was done I made two holes, and then i put tape over it cuz it looked ugly. I pulled the tape and the paint came off with it. My lease is almost up and I want to know is it possible to Paint Match this and plug the holes up so it looks like nothing ever happened? I just hope i get my security deposit back...... Thanks if you can reply and give me some tips!
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I had my bike mounted on here. After I was done I made two holes, and then i put tape over it cuz it looked ugly. I pulled the tape and the paint came off with it. My lease is almost up and I want to know is it possible to Paint Match this and plug the holes up so it looks like nothing ever happened? I just hope i get my security deposit back...... Thanks if you can reply and give me some tips!
Repairing the holes is easy. Use the handle of a screwdriver and push the sheetrock in at each hole just enough to make a bit of a hollow around the holes. Get a small tub (about 1/2 pint) of spackle from Home Depot or Lowes or any hardware or paint store. Spread the spackle over the holes as smooth as you can, don't worry about getting it perfect because you're going to sand it anyway and spackle sands very easy. You can get a small plastic putty knife for about $2 that'll work fine. Sand it with about 80 or 100 grit sandpaper after it dries ( a couple hours will be more than enough time).
The paint is going to be a little trickier. Most paint stores or HD or Lowes can match it if you have a sample. They usually want about one square inch minimum. Another possibility is to get ahold of the building manager and ask them if they have a little bit for touch-ups. If they're cool they'll give you enough to cover that small repair.
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I had my bike mounted on here. After I was done I made two holes, and then i put tape over it cuz it looked ugly. I pulled the tape and the paint came off with it. My lease is almost up and I want to know is it possible to Paint Match this and plug the holes up so it looks like nothing ever happened? I just hope i get my security deposit back...... Thanks if you can reply and give me some tips!
Repairing the holes is easy. Use the handle of a screwdriver and push the sheetrock in at each hole just enough to make a bit of a hollow around the holes. Get a small tub (about 1/2 pint) of spackle from Home Depot or Lowes or any hardware or paint store. Spread the spackle over the holes as smooth as you can, don't worry about getting it perfect because you're going to sand it anyway and spackle sands very easy. You can get a small plastic putty knife for about $2 that'll work fine. Sand it with about 80 or 100 grit sandpaper after it dries ( a couple hours will be more than enough time).
The paint is going to be a little trickier. Most paint stores or HD or Lowes can match it if you have a sample. They usually want about one square inch minimum. Another possibility is to get ahold of the building manager and ask them if they have a little bit for touch-ups. If they're cool they'll give you enough to cover that small repair.
Wow Thanks! YEAH i called home depot they can paint match it. And i have enough pieces big enough. My landlord will never notice huh once i paint over it?
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Paint the area, feather the new paint over the old paint for about a foot all around, not just dab wet paint on the repair area. Should be barely noticeable.
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Wow Thanks! YEAH i called home depot they can paint match it. And i have enough pieces big enough. My landlord will never notice huh once i paint over it?
Get the spackle smooth and as long as the paint is the same sheen it should blend right in. Good luck
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Paint the area, feather the new paint over the old paint for about a foot all around, not just dab wet paint on the repair area. Should be barely noticeable.
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Wow Thanks! YEAH i called home depot they can paint match it. And i have enough pieces big enough. My landlord will never notice huh once i paint over it?
Get the spackle smooth and as long as the paint is the same sheen it should blend right in. Good luck
Thank you. This is my first place i moved out at! Im learning alot LOL. And next time i wont mount my bike up anymore
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how high are the holes?
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Wow Thanks! YEAH i called home depot they can paint match it. And i have enough pieces big enough. My landlord will never notice huh once i paint over it?
Get the spackle smooth and as long as the paint is the same sheen it should blend right in. Good luck
Thank you. This is my first place i moved out at! Im learning alot LOL. And next time i wont mount my bike up anymore. I wonder what happens when i pull the screws out of the one with anchors 🤨
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how high are the holes?
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High but when i do a walk around in 2 months and half with the land lord I dont want it to pop up. LOL That be weird, if i have a spongebob painting and then he looks under it.
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Did you put silicone on there? Looks like silicone in the holes.
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Thank you. This is my first place i moved out at! Im learning alot LOL. And next time i wont mount my bike up anymore. I wonder what happens when i pull the screws out of the one with anchors 🤨
It depends on the style of anchor. If it's a toggle style then the piece in the wall will just fall to the floor inside the wall never to be seen again. If it's a split anchor you can probably just pull it out of the wall or tap it in to create the small hollow as mentioned above. The screw-in anchors can sometimes be unscrewed and other times you just tap them in as above.
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Did you put silicone on there? Looks like silicone in the holes.
LOL cringy but i put toothpaste cuz i dont like holes. I feel like its when transformers revenge of the fallen. The cube and the primes were in a tiny hole
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LOL cringy but i put toothpaste cuz i dont like holes. I feel like its when transformers revenge of the fallen. The cube and the primes were in a tiny hole
What did I just read? Lol
You'll need to skim coat the area with some drywall mud. Then paint. But it looks like there is some texture to the wall. That'll be hard to match. Just ask your landlord how much it will cost. It may cost you nothing. Tenants can't be expected to not hang anything on the walls. You might just make things worse and piss off the landlord. Lol
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LOL cringy but i put toothpaste cuz i dont like holes. I feel like its when transformers revenge of the fallen. The cube and the primes were in a tiny hole
What did I just read? Lol
You'll need to skim coat the area with some drywall mud. Then paint. But it looks like there is some texture to the wall. That'll be hard to match. Just ask your landlord how much it will cost. It may cost you nothing. Tenants can't be expected to not hang anything on the walls. You might just make things worse and piss off the landlord. Lol
Okay how bout these on the closet?I use SHARPIE FOR COMPARISON
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That looks like pealing paint from a poor prep job the last time it was painted. I'd argue with management if they tried to say that's your responsibility.
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That looks like pealing paint from a poor prep job the last time it was painted. I'd argue with management if they tried to say that's your responsibility.
No i had stickers on that. And i already messaged him i pulled stickers out of that -_______- i shouldve not done that aye?
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No i had stickers on that. And i already messaged him i pulled stickers out of that -_______- i shouldve not done that aye?
I still say it's poor prep job but the paint probably would have been ok if you hadn't had stickers there. Sand the rough edges and paint those spots when you fix the screw holes from the bike hanger. It's the same colour isn't it?
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I'd try the same thing with those bigger bits. Cut off the rough edges (don't peel it beccause they'll get worse), lightly sand and feather the edges, use a fine skim coat of spackle, and sand until smooth. I've done a disturbing amount of wall repair and I find the key is to use a nearly dry foam brush, and dab the area repeatedly until covered. Good luck.
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Well the good news is you have a nice tab of paint peeling off in the upper left corner of that top hole. Grab your razor knife and trim off a section about 1 inch x 1 inch and take it into your local paint store. they will scan it and make you up a quart of paint to match!

Before you paint you gotta do what everyone else is saying. Skim coat with drywall mud or patch compound, then paint. Watch some Youtube videos on how to do it. its seriously about the easiest thing in the world once you know what to do and buy.
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No i had stickers on that. And i already messaged him i pulled stickers out of that -_______- i shouldve not done that aye?
I still say it's poor prep job but the paint probably would have been ok if you hadn't had stickers there. Sand the rough edges and paint those spots when you fix the screw holes from the bike hanger. It's the same colour isn't it?
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I'm glad to share my experience. As a landlord I've had to repair countless holes in walls, doors and even floors over the years. Believe me, those little spots you have are very minor and an easy repair. If you have any other questions, we'll help you out.
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