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How do I remove black marks on a painted wall?

Big Sister — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:17:47 GMT

I had a black-framed picture on a table and it was leaning against a wall for about 3 years. I now hung the picture on a different wall. The black frame left black marks on my wall.

I don't want to make the marks worse by trying to remove them, so I am hoping you can advise me the best way to remove the marks.

Thank you.

Re: How do I remove black marks on a painted wall?

Mimi 1883 — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:19:31 GMT

Try using Magic Eraser. Those things are fantastic!

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sandraskates — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:22:56 GMT

Try one of those Mr Clean Magic Erasers.

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Lorik62 — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:23:25 GMT

This has happened to me and I just repainted the area.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:28:09 GMT

I'm with the others - Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It helps of course if the walls are scrubbable or washable.

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newagain888888 — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:32:13 GMT

If the Magic Eraser is not effective, you might try a product called Goo-Gone. Spray a small amount on the area, rub it in thoroughly, wait a few minutes, and wipe off. Sometimes a second application is needed. Don't leave it on too long though since it will continue to work and might also affect the paint on your wall. It's great for removing ink, adhesives, paint, any number of things.

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CAMOGIRL — Thu, 12 May 2016 04:31:46 GMT

I have gotten black marks off walls with just a good old fashion pink pencil eraser, dish soap and sponge, or a Magic Eraser - only thing is - those do tend to crumble very easy and make a mess on the floor underneath where you are cleaning - I usually lay something over the floor and let makes the clean up easier. Good luck!

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Lilysmom — Thu, 12 May 2016 09:45:37 GMT

The only time I used magic eraser on a door with a black mark, it took the paint right off the door so that ended my use of magic eraser for that purpose.

I use a granular liquid cleaner like Vim. Put a small dab on a white paper towel and gently rub the marked area. It works for me every time. You may have to gently clean the area when done to remove residue. Just plain water on a white paper. Good luck. LM

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Desertdi — Thu, 12 May 2016 10:05:17 GMT

Full strengh liquid all-purpose cleaner (Lysol, Mr. Clean) dipped onto the corner of a rag works for me.

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ID2 — Thu, 12 May 2016 10:42:40 GMT

Oh my goodness do NOT use a Mr. Clean Eraser!!! Please listen to me....do NOT! I tell this story on here all the time. Years ago when I would go to my parents and clean their condo, I tried using a Mr. Clean Eraser on the scuffs and marks up and down their hallway. Yup you guessed it...sure it got rid of the scuff marks BUT it dulled the area so you then saw dull marks on the walls! My father was not a happy camper because he then had to paint all those walls! To this day I won't use one of those erasers!

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 12 May 2016 11:06:07 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Oh my goodness do NOT use a Mr. Clean Eraser!!! Please listen to me....do NOT! I tell this story on here all the time. Years ago when I would go to my parents and clean their condo, I tried using a Mr. Clean Eraser on the scuffs and marks up and down their hallway. Yup you guessed it...sure it got rid of the scuff marks BUT it dulled the area so you then saw dull marks on the walls! My father was not a happy camper because he then had to paint all those walls! To this day I won't use one of those erasers!

Same thing happened here, we use an eggshell finish paint and it took the finish right off and you can see the dull mark where I tried to clean.

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meallen616 — Thu, 12 May 2016 12:31:00 GMT

I use magic eraser and have never had a spot that didn't come off! Good luck!

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jlkz — Thu, 12 May 2016 13:28:46 GMT

@Big Sister

If you have a little bit of the original paint in a sealed jar or can, shake the paint, apply a little bit to a Q-tip, wipe excess from the tip and then apply to black marks.

I used this technique to cover up black marks from a copper tray that rested on the corner wall behind the toaster oven. Did a great job with no dulling as with the " eraser " product.

Speaking of pencil end erasers: be careful because some erasers leave dirty, tinted finish where they were used....on paper, on walls.

HTH

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Scooby Doo — Thu, 12 May 2016 14:43:01 GMT

To prevent it from happening again you can line the back of the frame with some velcro that you press on. That will keep from frame off the wall.

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meadwin — Thu, 12 May 2016 15:16:30 GMT

I am constantly using BonAmi to clean scuff marks on my walls. It works wonders without damaging the paint.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 12 May 2016 15:32:14 GMT

I painted much of my house with a good satin finish paint and use the Magic Erasers all the time on the walls with great results. It will clean off marks and scuffs very well and doesn't affect the finish of the paint at all.

Maybe it makes a difference what type of paint you have. For example, if your walls are painted with flat paint it probably requires a different solution. I didn't see mention of what type of paint is on the wall.

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ECBG — Thu, 12 May 2016 22:57:15 GMT

The Mr. Magic Erasers DO work mircles on glass top ranges!

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Big Sister — Fri, 13 May 2016 01:14:04 GMT

Thank you to everyone who took the time to offer suggestions. I will be cautious in what I use to clean the two black areas on the well. I don't think I have any residual paint to use, otherwise a Q Tip dipped in the paint would be a good solution.