Roll the poster putty you just removed into a ball and try using that to remove any of the stubborn putty pieces that are still on the wall.
Removing mounting putty stain from wall.
White wall putty can fill imperfections and provide a smooth level surface for painting.
You can even use plumber s putty for a stainless steel sink.
Wall adhesives such as poster putty and double sided mounting squares help you decorate your walls without creating holes.
To avoid marks when you re taking down a poster use your fingernail to get right under the putty and ease it out and away from the wall so that it comes away still attached to the poster.
Use a light coloured adhesive on light coloured walls as a darker putty may stain the paint.
Gently scrape the poster putty with a putty knife to remove any of the left over putty that comes off easily.
If you live in a cinder block wall dorm or rent from a finicky landlord these wall adhesives may be the only way you can hang up your wall décor.
Plumber s putty starts out soft and pliable when you remove it from the container and it takes a long time to dry and harden.
Gloss paint metal wood and plastic are generally fine.
Whether you use acrylic cement or mineral based wall putty it can dry.