Painting - Red Paint Comes Off Walls When Wiped

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julbox3134
09-29-02, 11:20 AM
I painted a room a brick red color and when I try to wipe something off the wall it transfers onto the wet rag/paper towel. The color isn't actually fading on the wall, but there are marks left where I have tried to wipe it that don't dry. What could be the problem? How am I ever going to scrub the walls when they need it?

BobF
09-29-02, 02:40 PM
You didn't give much info for us to go on.

If the red is a glaze, then you need to put on a coat of sealer. Read the label of the glaze for more info.
mikejmerritt
09-29-02, 08:23 PM
Hello julbox3134, could you give us what kind of paint and what level of sheen (gloss) it had? I may have no help for you if its not available here but others may have used it.....Mike

julbox3134
09-29-02, 09:41 PM
It is a satin finish Easy Living paint from Sears.