# How to Get Paint Runs Out of Walls
Sometimes a sloppy paint job can produce bad results. Paint runs can be among the byproducts of a hastily painted wall. Once paint is applied and begins to drip, it can dry quickly and become difficult to remove. If you are painting a large area, or have several people helping you paint, a few runs can occur without you noticing until the wall has dried. Paint runs can be an unsightly blemish on a freshly painted wall.
Things You'll Need
- Razor blade
- Paint scraper
- Putty knife
- Fine-grain sandpaper
- Matching paint
- Paint brush
Instructions
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Scrape the paint runs gently from the walls. Use a razor blade, putty knife or a paint scraper depending on how large the runs are. Remove the thick part of the run from the entire surface. It may leave a jagged spot.
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Sand the area where you scraped the run. Create a smooth surface for the spot to be painted over. Lightly sand the area with fine-grain sandpaper until the run is completely gone and the entire area has been smoothed out.
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Paint the area using the same paint you painted the wall with. Make sure you paint around the area you sanded to make sure it matches the rest of the wall. Repaint the entire wall if the repair seems too obvious.
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