In the summer time I try and get more creative and when ever possible I’ll climb onto a roof or go by the water for example.
Except when I’m working for this one particular elderly couple. I don’t even pack my lunch because they always cook for me.
Edit: Done
So, what happened to that wall? Water damage or something?
I honestly don’t know. There are a few spots like this throughout the apartment, and they’ve clearly been patched before - now those patches are failing. I don’t like to “paint over rust” but would rather figure out the source of the problem, but I can’t explain this other than by poor surface prep, painting over wet plaster, or low-quality products. None of that, however, explains why they were patched in the first place.
As a burgeoning DIY:er, are there any particular tricks to fixing up old screw holes and wall damage or is it just a case of plaster, wait 'n paint?
If it’s a white wall, the easiest fix is to just grab some white-drying filler, fill the holes, and leave it at that. It’ll be nearly invisible - your eye won’t catch it the way it does a dark hole.
The filler shrinks as it dries, so you’ll need to layer it over a few days until it sits flat when dry. Done right - and without overdoing it - you won’t even need to sand.
For non-white walls, same deal - just paint over it afterward. Note that matching the existing color perfectly is nearly impossible. For good results, you usually need to paint the entire wall.
Thanks for taking the time to reply :)
Thanks, well explained!
It’s it physical damage maybe?
I’ve caused all sorts of destruction while moving furniture. My guess is, someone was moving a heavy bed made of steel. A hand slipped, the bed roller in an unexpected way and crashed into the wall.
Huh, that’s weird.