Paint Mistake On Wall Register
Whenever you see paint splattered on any heating
registers, it's usually a sign of careless painting. These heating wall
registers can easily be removed and reinstalled after you have painted
the walls and ceiling. Most of these registers have one screw on each
side and they're fairly easy to remove.
Now what if you remove the screws, and the register is still stuck to
the wall. This happens every once in a while and all you really need to
do is tap the register gently with a screwdriver, until it loosens up.
If that doesn't work, simply wedge the flat edge of
the screwdriver in between the register and the wall and gently pry. If
you apply too much pressure, you could damage the wall or the heating
register itself. Be careful when prying gently, remember to pry gently.
Home Repair Tip: If the wall register has paint on it, you can try to
remove it, using a little bit of elbow grease. In other words grabbed a
damp towel and try to wipe the paint off.
If this doesn't work, I would recommend using a high
gloss spray paint. I'm referring to a spray can that can be purchased at
most of your home improvement centers.
For example: The paint damaged wall register, in the picture above is
white and can be lightly sanded and then sprayed with a high gloss white
enamel. Make sure that you paint your wall register in a well ventilated
area and make sure that you're a safe distance away from any appliance
that could have a working pilot light.
In other words stay away from gas appliances. Some
spray paints are highly flammable. Make sure that you read the
directions before using anything, including spray paints.