Painting · 8–15 min

How to touch up interior paint

A scuff on the wall or a ding in the trim is a 20-minute fix — if you have the right paint and the right technique. Here's how to make touch-ups disappear instead of stand out.

What you'll learn

  • Why touch-up paint often looks wrong even with the exact same paint color
  • How to prep the surface so the touch-up blends instead of stands out
  • Whether to use a brush or roller for different wall finishes
  • When a touch-up isn't going to work and you need to repaint the full wall

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Safety note

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