Removing crayon from walls?

[Joe Tonich]

I need to paint my basement walls and the boys have crayon marks on them. How do I remove them so paint will stick?

Thanks,

Joe

[Tony Sade]

Joe-I've had luck removing crayon marks with WD-40. Use TSP to make sure you get all the lubricant off. HTH,

[Joe Tonich]

Joe-I've had luck removing crayon marks with WD-40. Use TSP to make sure you get all the lubricant off. HTH,
Tony,

Tried that, but it didn't work. :( Also tried rubbing alcohol to no avail.

Thanks,

Joe

[Dean Baumgartner]

Joe,
There's a product called Goof OFF I think Wal Mart sells it that has worked to remove crayon off of painted walls. That and a scotchbrite pad.


Dean

[Glen Smith]

Laquer thinner and a wire/nylon bristle brush?

If it is on there to stay, cover it with a good stain blocking primer - Kilz or the like.

Glen

I have also used Shout brand stain removing sponges to remove marks that I thought were PERMANENT, don't know how well they would work on block wall, but might be worth a shot.

[Gary Max]

They make a product that is for removing decals from cars ---it is a orange -citrus based product that will cut it right off. I ordered mine but you might find it at a automotive paint supply house. If you leave it on to long it will also remove the paint.
The neat part is when you are done the room smells great.

[Wes Bischel]

Joe,

Try the Mr. Clean Eraser. It took everything off that we had on the walls without any problem.

Wes

[Jim Ketron]

Joe,

Try the Mr. Clean Eraser. It took everything off that we had on the walls without any problem.

Wes
Yes these things are great and it dont need any chemicals to do it
Jim

[Dick Parr]

Joe, I will second the GOOF OFF. But that stuff stinks. :eek: But it works. :p

[Charles McKinley]

I'll Third the Mr. Clean Eraser. I thought it wore out kind of quick but it works.

[Cecil Arnold]

Scrub it with anything then cover it with BIN white pigmente shelac.

[Joe Tonich]

Thanks! SWMBO bought the Mr. Clean stuff and it worked. :cool:

Joe