{"id":11098,"date":"2025-07-28T01:42:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colourcraf1stg.wpenginepowered.com\/vancouver\/?p=11098"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:05:47","slug":"how-to-fix-chipped-paints-in-simplest-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/interior-painting\/how-to-fix-chipped-paints-in-simplest-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Chipped Paint In The Simplest Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">If you&#8217;re searching for how to fix chipped paints during interior house painting in West Vancouver, BC, you\u2019re definitely not alone. <strong>Chipped paint is one of the most common problems we see, especially in busy homes with kids, pets, or constant activity<\/strong>. From moving furniture to day-to-day wear, small damages happen more often than you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The good news is, you can fix them without repainting the entire room.<\/strong> All you need are a few basic tools, a little time, and <strong>the right prep to make those chips disappear and get your walls back to looking fresh.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Chipped paint can be repaired without a full repaint if the prep is done correctly.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Most chips come from daily wear or missed prep steps like priming or cleaning.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">A putty knife, filler, and light sanding are key tools to fix chipped paint.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Smoother prep always leads to more invisible repairs.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Calling a <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/house-painters\/\">professional house painter<\/a> can save time and make things easier for larger <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/interior-house-painting\/\">interior house painting<\/a> project.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Why Your Walls Keep Chipping<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Paint chips are a fact of life, especially in homes that are busy, humid, or weren\u2019t properly prepped.<\/strong> I had a homeowner in West Vancouver reach out after they noticed flakes in their stairwell just a few months after painting. Turns out the old surface was glossy and the paint didn\u2019t bond well. No primer either.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"how to fix chipped paints\" title=\"Damaged wall\" src=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/iStock-2195992951.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>These are some of the usual suspects:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Furniture rubbing or bumping the wall<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Humidity and steam in bathrooms or kitchens<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Dusty or greasy walls that weren\u2019t cleaned before painting<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">No primer or the wrong primer used for the surface<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Paint applied too thick or without enough dry time<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Tools and Materials You\u2019ll Want Ready<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Before you get started, gather your supplies. Having everything within reach saves a lot of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"how to fix chipped paints How to Reuse Leftover Paint\" title=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/1.jpg 2121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">2-inch and 4-inch putty knives<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Medium and fine-grit sandpaper<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Wire brush<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Lint-free cloth or microfiber towel<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Paintbrush<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Lightweight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/joint-compound-vs-spackle-5180404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spackle or joint compound<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Wall primer<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Matching paint<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Painter\u2019s tape<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Plastic sheeting or a drop cloth<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Lightweight spackle is easier to spread and faster to dry, making it perfect for fixing smaller wall damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>How to Fix Chipped Paints Without the Stress<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering how to fix chip in wall sections that look worse every day, <strong>this walk-through will help you patch things up without a hassle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-5 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-body-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-item-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">1. Start by Prepping the Space<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Before getting to the wall itself, take time to prepare the area around the chip.<\/strong> Move any nearby furniture, remove wall hangings, and use painter\u2019s tape to protect nearby trim. Place a drop cloth or plastic sheeting below the repair area to catch dust and debris. <strong>A clean, well-prepped space makes everything easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">2. Scrape Away the Loose Paint<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Using a wire brush or the flat edge of a putty knife, gently scrape away any peeling or flaking paint.<\/strong> Don\u2019t force it\u2014just remove what lifts easily. The goal is to create a solid edge that you can blend later. Trying to skip this step leads to poor adhesion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">3. Sand the Edges Smooth<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Grab medium-grit sandpaper and gently feather the chipped edges so they transition smoothly into the surrounding paint.<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to sand aggressively\u2014just enough to reduce the ridge left by the missing paint. Smooth edges help the patch blend better when painted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">4. Apply Filler Carefully<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Using your 2-inch putty knife, press lightweight spackle into the chipped area.<\/strong> Fill the space completely and press firmly so the filler adheres well. Then scrape off the excess to create a surface that\u2019s flush with the rest of the wall. A flat surface is easier to paint later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-5 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">5. Feather with a Larger Blade<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Switch to a 4-inch putty knife and sweep it lightly across the repair area from different angles.<\/strong> This helps flatten the filler and blend it into the wall. Feathering ensures that your repair won\u2019t show through once the patch is painted over.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"how to fix chipped paints\" title=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/3.jpg 2121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-body-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-item-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:transparent;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">6. Let It Fully Dry<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Give the filler enough time to dry\u2014usually about an hour for smaller patches.<\/strong> If the spackle is thick or deep, allow extra time. Touch the patch gently with your fingertip. If it still feels soft or tacky, wait a bit longer before moving on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">7. Final Sand and Clean Up<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Once the filler is dry, use fine-grit sandpaper to smooth the area until it feels flush with the wall.<\/strong> Be gentle to avoid sanding too much. Then, wipe away all sanding dust using a microfiber cloth to leave a clean surface for primer and paint.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">8. Prime the Area<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Apply a light coat of primer over the patched area, extending about an inch beyond the repair.<\/strong> This helps the paint stick properly and prevents the patch from showing through. Let the primer dry fully before you begin painting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-mid-of-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:36px;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">9. Paint to Finish<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Using a clean brush or roller, apply your matching paint color over the primed area.<\/strong> Feather the paint just beyond the patch so it blends into the existing wall. Let it dry, then apply a second coat if needed for full coverage and a smooth finish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>How to Fix Chipped Paints and Keep Them From Coming Back<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Once you know how to fix chipped walls, it\u2019s just as helpful to know how to prevent them. <strong>Here are a few habits that go a long way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-6 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-double fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Always sand glossy walls before painting<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-double fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Clean all surfaces thoroughly with a mild degreaser<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-double fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Use the correct primer for the surface and paint type<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-7 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-double fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Apply thin coats and give them time to dry<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-double fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Install wall guards or rails in high-traffic spots<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">I had one family in Squamish, BC whose kids played hockey indoors\u2014yes, indoors. Their hallway walls had dents, scrapes, and paint chips. <strong>After patching everything, we installed a vinyl rail about four feet up. Not a single chip since.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-17 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>When You Should Call a Professional House Painter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Knowing how to fix chipped wall areas is great\u2014but not every chip is DIY-friendly. <strong>If the texture is tricky, the paint is hard to match, or the damage is everywhere, bringing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/house-painters\/\">professional house painter<\/a> is the better move.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might want to bring in a pro if your home has several chipped areas across different rooms, especially if each one has its own unique paint color or sheen. It can be a lot to manage without the right tools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-18 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Four professional painters in branded shirts engaging in a lively discussion about a project.\" title=\"Collaborative Painting Team and Project Discussion Project\" src=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Exterior-House-Painting-12.jpg 2500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.6666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">It\u2019s also a smart move if your walls have a specific texture or finish that\u2019s tricky to match. If you\u2019re already planning an <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/interior-house-painting\/\">interior house painting<\/a> project,<b> it makes sense to get everything done at once with a smooth, consistent result.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/house-painters\/\">professional house painter <\/a>doesn\u2019t just patch. They blend the texture, match the colour, and leave everything looking consistent. No flashing, no ridges, and no guesswork.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-20 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Let Colour Craft Help You With It<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>You don\u2019t need to live with chipped paint or take on more than you have time for.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s one patch or a full<a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/interior-house-painting\/\"> interior house painting <\/a>project, <b>Colour Craft is here for homeowners across<a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/west_vancouver\/\"> West Vancouver,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/west_vancouver\/\">West Vancouver<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/north_vancouver\/\">North Vancouver<\/a>, and the surrounding areas. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>We show up on time, work clean, and treat your space with care.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Call us today at<\/strong><b><a href=\"tel:778-744-0192\"> 778-744-0192<\/a><\/b><strong> for a <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/contact\/#estimate\">FREE estimate<\/a>.<\/strong> Let\u2019s fix those chipped walls the right way so you can enjoy your space again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-21 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Fixing Chipped Paint<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Before you head to the hardware store, here are the questions homeowners in West Vancouver ask us most often about chipped paint repair. <strong>Straight answers, no fluff.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-line-height:1.8;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-11098-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e96d33b3242f4b52f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e96d33b3242f4b52f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e96d33b3242f4b52f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#e96d33b3242f4b52f\" href=\"#e96d33b3242f4b52f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I really fix chipped paint without repainting the entire wall?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e96d33b3242f4b52f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e96d33b3242f4b52f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Yes, but only if the chip is smaller than a credit card and the paint around it is still bonded tight.<\/strong> Press your fingernail under the surrounding edge. If more paint lifts, the failure has already spread past what you can see, and a spot repair will fail again within months. In that case, recoating the full wall is the smarter spend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0\" href=\"#dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does spackle need to dry before I can sand it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dc9b02aa5fbf7bea0\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Lightweight spackle on a shallow chip is usually firm in 30 to 60 minutes.<\/strong> Deeper fills can need 2 to 4 hours. Touch the patch with the back of your hand. If it feels cool, it is still curing. Sanding too early drags the spackle out of the hole and you start over.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-91fd61508c8d28d68 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_91fd61508c8d28d68\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"91fd61508c8d28d68\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#91fd61508c8d28d68\" href=\"#91fd61508c8d28d68\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I actually need primer for a small patch?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"91fd61508c8d28d68\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_91fd61508c8d28d68\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Yes. Skipping this step is the most common reason DIY patches show through.<\/strong> Bare spackle absorbs paint at a different rate than the surrounding wall, which leaves a dull or shiny spot called flashing. One thin coat of primer, extending about an inch past the edge of the patch, solves it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-14556b2894ce1045a fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_14556b2894ce1045a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"14556b2894ce1045a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#14556b2894ce1045a\" href=\"#14556b2894ce1045a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why does my touch-up paint look different even though it is the exact same can?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"14556b2894ce1045a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_14556b2894ce1045a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Two reasons. The paint on your wall is not the same paint as the paint in the can anymore.<\/strong> Sunlight, cleaning products, and air exposure shift the color over time. Second, fresh paint sits on top of primer, not on the same sheen layer as the rest of the wall. Feathering the edges with a slightly damp brush helps blend the transition, but a patch older than 3 years almost always shows under raking light.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1c61cb11210624cb6 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1c61cb11210624cb6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1c61cb11210624cb6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#1c61cb11210624cb6\" href=\"#1c61cb11210624cb6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between spackle and joint compound?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1c61cb11210624cb6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1c61cb11210624cb6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Spackle is lightweight, dries in under an hour, and is built for small holes and paint chips.<\/strong> Joint compound, often called mud, is heavier, takes 8 to 24 hours per coat, and is built for taping drywall seams. For chipped paint, use spackle. Using joint compound on a small chip is overkill and adds a full day to the project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-42c5c566ab002e18f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_42c5c566ab002e18f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"42c5c566ab002e18f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#42c5c566ab002e18f\" href=\"#42c5c566ab002e18f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I keep the same wall from chipping again?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"42c5c566ab002e18f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_42c5c566ab002e18f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Three things move the needle, and skipping any one of them is why repairs fail.<\/strong> Wash the wall with a mild degreaser before you paint, since greasy walls are the number one adhesion failure we see in West Vancouver kitchens. Sand any glossy surface so the new coat has something to grip. And in hallways or stairwells, install a chair rail or vinyl wall guard around 4 feet up. Skip those steps and you are paying twice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5dd4835952cb2be7c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5dd4835952cb2be7c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5dd4835952cb2be7c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#5dd4835952cb2be7c\" href=\"#5dd4835952cb2be7c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When should I stop trying to DIY and call a professional?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5dd4835952cb2be7c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5dd4835952cb2be7c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Call a pro when you have chips in more than one room, when the wall has a knockdown or orange peel texture, or when you no longer have the original paint code.<\/strong> Texture matching and color blending under varied lighting are the two skills that separate a clean repair from one that announces itself the moment guests walk in. A house painter carries hand-tinted samples and a sprayer that mimics texture, which is hard to replicate with a putty knife and a sample jar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5379bfa98094af5e6 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5379bfa98094af5e6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5379bfa98094af5e6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11098-1\" data-target=\"#5379bfa98094af5e6\" href=\"#5379bfa98094af5e6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does it cost to have a professional fix chipped paint?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5379bfa98094af5e6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5379bfa98094af5e6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Pricing varies by scope, but expect a service-call minimum on small jobs.<\/strong> Most painters charge a minimum because the prep, drive, setup, and cleanup take the same time whether you have one chip or ten. If you have several repairs across a home, batching them into one visit is almost always cheaper per chip than calling out for each one separately. For an accurate quote, request a <a href=\"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/contact\/#estimate\">free estimate<\/a> with photos of the affected areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":10284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[82,83,84,85,86,74,87],"class_list":["post-11098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interior-painting","tag-how-to-fix-chip-in-wall","tag-how-to-fix-chipped-paints","tag-how-to-fix-chipped-wall","tag-how-to-fix-chipped-walls","tag-interior-house-painter","tag-interior-house-painting","tag-professional-house-painter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11098\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/colourcraftpainting.com\/vancouver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}