How to repair flaked paint?

[unawarek]

I recently removed a pressure mounted baby gate from a wall, and a piece of paint got stuck on the rubber mount and came off. 

What would be the best way to repair this? Could I just fill it with some spakfilla and paint over it? The hole is getting slightly bigger as my daughter finally noticed it and loves picking at it 😂.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @unawarek,

As someone with an almost three-year-old daughter, I can relate. She too has now noticed any areas of paint that can be picked off.

As you've mentioned, I'd suggest filling with Spakfilla and tapering/blending the hard edges of the chipped area into the surrounding wall. After sanding it smooth to the touch, prime the area with British Paints 100ml White Prep 4 In 1 Water Based Primer Sealer Undercoat before top coating with your choice of paints.

Here's a step-by-step guide which you should find useful: How to patch plaster.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell