How To Clean Matte Surface

The Proper Way to Clean Your Matte Finish Walls

We all have those areas in our homes where the painted wall surfaces get dirty and marked up over time. We find this mostly in entry areas, along staircases, and in kitchens and bathrooms. If you have chosen to go with a matte finish paint in those areas, cleaning your walls can be a little tricky. Many of our customers have asked us about cleaning their matte finished walls and in our experience this is what we have found to be the most effective solution:

STEP 1: Vacuum your walls to remove dust particles
STEP 2: Prepare two buckets, one with a mild detergent and water solution, and one with clean water to rinse the walls
STEP 3: Wash walls with a clean sponge and the mild detergent and water mixture. Use gentle strokes with the sponge, working from bottom, up.
STEP 4: Wipe the walls lightly because matte finishes have a tendency to wash off easily. It may be a good idea to keep some extra matte finish handy in order to make any touch-ups if need be.
STEP 5: Use the clean water and another clean sponge to rinse the matte finished walls. Use soft cloths to soak up any extra water.
STEP 6: Routinely cleaning your walls keeps the matte finish looking bright and fresh!

We hope you found these painting tips helpful. If you have any interior painting, exterior painting, wall paper, carpentry, power washing, deck refinishing or epoxy floor coating questions, we would be happy to answer them. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 973-706-6033.

Spectrum Painting and Paper Hanging LLC has been in business since 1989 and is the leading provider of interior and exterior painting services in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding areas. Spectrum Painting and Paper Hanging LLC serves Passaic County, Bergen County, Morris County and in additions to interior and exterior painting services, also provides the following services: wall paper installation and removal, carpentry, power washing, deck refinishing, epoxy floor coatings, and more. Call us today to schedule your FREE estimate! 973-706-6033

Why Spectrum Painting?

Each project is stamped with our seal of guarantee to the Spectrum Difference.

We are fully licensed and insured, and carry the state-mandated levels of liability and workers' compensation insurance
We are courteous, easy to work with, and put your needs first!
We use only the best materials, ensuring a quality, lasting finish
We offer a 15-year warranty on all our concrete coating projects and a 3-year warranty on all our painting.

People happy with our services

Crew was clean and quiet. They did a beautiful job on the wallpaper.

Jennifer B. | Oct/27/2016

Spectrum Painting is a top notch company. We've used them many times from small projects to large complicated projects. Each and every time we are completely satisfied with the end result. Very professional ! Will definitely use them again and again.

Excellent work! Trustworthy, friendly workers. Pool deck looks like new. No one else could do the job!

Amazing job! Amazing team! Rog and I can't say enough about the quality of their work, their professionalism, and their outstanding work ethics. We would highly recommend Spectrum Painting for all of your home improvements. We can't thank you enough Spectrum!!!

Appreciated promptness of appointment, knowledge of job and procedure. Crew was well prepared and helpful.

I cannot speak highly enough of Spectrum painting. Each and every employee is professional, courteous and does meticulous work. I cannot speak highly enough of Spectrum painting. Each and every employee is professional, courteous and does meticulous work. The attention to detail is amazing and the care they take in the cleanup process is to be commended. I actually think they left my house cleaner than when they started the work. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give them a 20!!! Completely exceeded my expectations!

Google

We are very happy with Spectrum's work and dedication to customer service! We certainly will recommend you to friends who are looking for an excellent and professional company! Looking forward to working with you and your team again in the near future.

Linda and Wayne S. | Oct/18/2016

From the moment Rich and I started our conversations, I knew Spectrum was different, anyone can "talk" about trust and excellence....then I met our crew…. (Hector, Marci, CJ, Ryan, Oldemar) Each of you with your individual and collective contribution treated our home with the utmost of care. Taking time to ensure that we were satisfied with the work throughout the entire job, working through all the timing with the floors, making recommendations that would enhance the rooms– absolutely love the crown molding - and being courteous and professional. Thank you for making our vision even better....until our next adventure.

Raul was excellent to work with. Meticulous in getting the job done right. The crew was great, clean and careful and did a great job.