How to paint over a chip in architrave?

[nagumuthu]

Hello BW,

Can you please advice on painting the chip in architrave. ( paint in white )

Thanks

MM

[EricL]

Hi @nagumuthu 

If the damage is not so bad, you can do a little bit of sanding and cleaning before painting it. I suggest using British Paints 250ml White Sample Pot to cover the area. Please make sure that you get plain white and not a coloured or tinted white.

If you need further assistance, please let us know. 

Eric

[nagumuthu]

Thanks Eric. Can you please recommend for the brush.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @nagumuthu,

If your plan is to just touch up the chip and not paint the entire architrave then I'd recommend a small craft brush. Alternatively, if you are painting the entire architrave then I'd go for a UNi-PRO 50mm You Can Do It Angled Sash Cutter Brush.

Please let me know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

[nagumuthu]

Thanks @MitchellMc.

[Tyro]

Hi @nagumuthu
My go-to is Selley's quick drying Spakfilla. It is a thick paste-like substance, so can be  molded into shape. There is usually a applicator that comes with it. If not, just use an old knife or clean ice-cream stick.
When dry, it's easy to sand smooth if the finish is bumpy. Spakfilla dries white so there is often no need to paint it!
Good luck!

[nagumuthu]

Thanks Tyro for the recommendation.