How to Get Rid of Pencil Marks on Walls Under Paint

If you have an aspiring artist in your midst who takes pencil to wall, you may need to repaint wall surfaces to remove unsightly stains. Because you want your new paint layer to adhere successfully to the wall, you'll need to get rid of pencil marks on the walls.

New art gum eraser
Tack cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Rub the wall surface gently with the art gum eraser. By using a new eraser, you prevent smudges on the wall.
- 2
  Use a clean area of the eraser to continue rubbing gently to remove every trace of pencil marking. Reposition the eraser often so you always rub with a clean area of eraser. Continue working until you successfully remove every pencil mark.
- 3
  Wipe down the wall surface with the tack cloth to remove dust and debris.

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