crayon on walls

crayon on walls (by SLS [OH]) Mar 9, 2003 6:41 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by Russ [GA]) Mar 9, 2003 7:09 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by Sean [CA]) Mar 9, 2003 7:18 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by John [MA]) Mar 9, 2003 7:26 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by ALDO [WI]) Mar 9, 2003 10:18 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by CZ [OR]) Mar 9, 2003 11:14 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by Dean F. [IL]) Mar 10, 2003 7:38 AM

RE: crayon on walls (by Kim [MI]) Mar 10, 2003 7:42 AM

RE: crayon on walls (by paintman [us]) Mar 10, 2003 7:48 AM

RE: crayon on walls (by Suzanne [TX]) Mar 10, 2003 8:32 AM

RE: crayon on walls (by Paul [IN]) Mar 10, 2003 9:55 AM

RE: crayon on walls (by Chris [MO]) Mar 11, 2003 2:37 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by Tom [IN]) Mar 12, 2003 4:34 AM

RE: crayon on walls (by SLS [OH]) Mar 12, 2003 2:02 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by JJ [CA]) Mar 13, 2003 1:44 PM

RE: crayon on walls (by Oz [CA]) Mar 14, 2003 10:25 PM

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crayon on walls (by SLS[OH])
Posted on: Mar 9, 2003 6:41 PM
Message:

We just closed on a "fixer-upper" that has an unbelievable amount of crayon on the walls. What's the best way to get rid of it? Paint over it? Primer? Charge extra rent for the "one of a kind" artwork on the walls??? Thanks for your help. --65.31.13.241

RE: crayon on walls (by Russ[GA])
Posted on: Mar 9, 2003 7:09 PM
Message:

You have to get the crayon off the wall. Go to a hardware store and get a can of Goof Off, Oops, or whatever they have that will do the job. Use paper towels to scrub. Allow to dry (dries pretty fast) and prime over before painting.

(I hope someone posts an easier way but this is the only method that has worked for me.) --216.78.38.111

RE: crayon on walls (by Sean[CA])
Posted on: Mar 9, 2003 7:18 PM
Message:

I typically just prime crayon with OIL based Kilz (you can even get it in a spray can) and top coat with regular ol' latex.

Sometimes it takes two coats of Kilz, but that is faster (and cheaper, in time) than scrubbing the walls.

OR- CUT OUT the sections of drywall that have crayon printing, frame them up, and sell them to the new buyer as artwork? I like it...

GOOD LUCK!!

Sean --64.169.155.54

RE: crayon on walls (by John[MA])
Posted on: Mar 9, 2003 7:26 PM
Message:

Clean as much of it as possible, paint over it with a stain blocker and then paint over that. --66.189.56.141

RE: crayon on walls (by ALDO[WI])
Posted on: Mar 9, 2003 10:18 PM
Message:

I'm with Sean on this issue. Been there. Done that. The only thing I could add is that I have had very good results with latex Kilz. --24.209.114.250

RE: crayon on walls (by CZ[OR])
Posted on: Mar 9, 2003 11:14 PM
Message:

Comet used to make an excellent cleaner that took crayon stains right off. Its no longer on the market, and I'm out of it, so I guess I'll have to go with one of the solutions above, probably the oil-based spray Kilz (which I use for graffiti) next time it happens. I do know that painting with a good-quality satin paint makes removing crayon stains a lot easier. --208.187.19.234

RE: crayon on walls (by Dean F.[IL])
Posted on: Mar 10, 2003 7:38 AM
Message:

A product called "GOO GONE" works well to remove crayon, paper stickers, mounting adhesives, etc. You can then use a primer of your choice. Kilz is good but expensive. --131.193.189.20

RE: crayon on walls (by Kim[MI])
Posted on: Mar 10, 2003 7:42 AM
Message:

The goo gone stuff is a really good product. --204.38.68.200

RE: crayon on walls (by paintman[us])
Posted on: Mar 10, 2003 7:48 AM
Message:

Spackle with light coat b/f painting solves it very easily. --205.188.209.136

RE: crayon on walls (by Suzanne[TX])
Posted on: Mar 10, 2003 8:32 AM
Message:

I did the spackle thing too and it worked, but don't use the heavier stuff called Interior Spackle, use the lightest they have. I used something called Patch n' Paint. I should add that the reason I did this was because I tried to use a rayzor blade on the crayon--which was working great until I made a false move resulting in a small gouge. The light spackle, nicely smoothed with a craft roller, took care of both the crayon and the gouge. --128.42.176.180

RE: crayon on walls (by Paul[IN])
Posted on: Mar 10, 2003 9:55 AM
Message:

Kilz in a spray can and then paint over. --167.239.202.71

RE: crayon on walls (by Chris[MO])
Posted on: Mar 11, 2003 2:37 PM
Message:

Actually, I've had good luck with WD-40. --68.86.87.224

RE: crayon on walls (by Tom[IN])
Posted on: Mar 12, 2003 4:34 AM
Message:

Kilz..... --152.163.189.136

RE: crayon on walls (by SLS[OH])
Posted on: Mar 12, 2003 2:02 PM
Message:

I took the Kilz advice and painted over the crayon. A few spots needed two coats but you were right--it was very easy and the walls look great. Thanks. --65.31.13.241

RE: crayon on walls (by JJ[CA])
Posted on: Mar 13, 2003 1:44 PM
Message:

I know in the olden days when I was a kid, crayons were hard to wash off, but don't the new ones wash off pretty easily? --206.78.69.18

RE: crayon on walls (by Oz[CA])
Posted on: Mar 14, 2003 10:25 PM
Message:

Have you tried Lemon Pinesol (not the regular) it works great for almost any kind of clean- up. And what about a mix of vinegar w/baking soda? Also TSP does wonders. Just make sure you rinse clean before painting over it. --209.179.52.82