Touch-up for Faux Panels/Columns
General Tools and Materials:
- Caulk Gun
- Color Coordinating Textured Caulk
- Clean Cloth
- Touchup Kit
- Small Paint Brush
- Painters Tape
Note: The material included in a touch-up kit is intended to conceal minor blemished resulting from the installation process. Please contact our Customer Experience and Design Support Team at (800) 651-4223 Monday-Friday from 9-5 EST for guidance on how to complete large repairs.
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Step 1
Apply Caulk
Tools:
- Caulk Gun
- Color Coordinating Textured Caulk
- Painters Tape
- Add caulk to the following locations, using a small paint brush to blend the caulk with the adjacent texture as you go.
- Bead of caulk to seal any mitered joints
- Bead of caulk to seal where a panel butts against another surface.
- Dab of caulk to fill holes from screw heads
Step 2
Apply Base
Tools:
- Touchup Kit
- Small Paint Brush
If your touch-up kit contains a base coat, use a paint brush to apply a light layer of the base coat and allow it to dry completely (about 30 minutes).
Step 3
Apply Tint(s)
Tools:
- Small Paint Brush
- Touchpup Kit
- Clean Cloth
Using a paint brush, apply the appropriate tint(s) then dab with a soft cloth to blend. Allow to dry completely (about 30 minutes).
Step 4
Prepare Wash Concentrate
Tools:
- Touchup Kit
If your kit contains a bottle labeled “wash concentrate,” before using, fill the bottle with tap water to the base of the neck (do not fill all the way), replace cap and shake to mix. Use within 30 days.
Step 5
Apply Wash
Tools:
- Touchup Kit
- Small Paint Brush
- Clean Cloth
- Paper Plate
If your touch-up kit contains a wash, apply the wash using a paint brush and dab with a soft cloth to blend.
- If you need to mix colors to achieve the desired shade, we recommend doing so on a piece of scrap material.
- Paint can be thinned by adding water.
- Start with lighter colors and darken as necessary. Once added paint cannot be removed.
- Do not attempt to sand.