Touch-Up Paint for Door Scuffs & Chips

White door with a small scratch touched up using Mr. Brushable touch-up paint

Doors get handled. A lot. Kick marks at the bottom, scuffs around the knob and dings on the edge. Make every door look freshly painted.

What it fixes on doors

  • Kick marks – black scuffs along the bottom where feet push doors open.
  • Knob scuffs – worn, grayed paint around handles and locks.
  • Edge dings – chips on the edge from door stops, walls and moving.
  • Pet scratches – claw marks on bedroom, back and laundry doors.

How to get an invisible fix

  1. Clean it. Hands leave oils near the knob. Wipe the area with a mild cleaner, rinse and let it dry.
  2. Smooth chips. Lightly sand any rough chip edges so the new paint sits flush.
  3. Squeeze & brush. Gently squeeze to load the built-in brush and follow the door’s direction: along the panels, then the frame pieces around them.
  4. Dry open. Leave the door slightly open while it dries so the edges don’t stick. Cap it and put it away.

Best finish for doors: semi-gloss or satin

Interior doors are usually semi-gloss or satin so they wipe clean. Match the shine so the fix blends in.

Pro tips

  • Keep paint off hinges and hardware. Wipe any slip right away.
  • Work top to bottom so drips land on unpainted areas.
  • Thin coats keep the door edge from sticking to the frame.

White doors? Use our door enamel

For white interior doors and door frames, Mr. Brushable White Semi-Gloss Cabinet, Door & Trim Touch-Up Enamel dries to a harder, wipeable semi-gloss finish made for doors, with the brush built into the bottle.

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