Thats going to be a lot of work. I would remove that casing, and just put in all new. Thats an awful job, and I wouldnt let him back in my house either. Hopefully, you havent paid him, and can use the money that was to be paid to him, to get it all fixed.

I'd try a razor blade scraper on it first, to see if it can be removed easily.

Casings were installed by GC and caulking was messed up by painter that we hired. GC used all casing material up already and we don’t want to pay for more so I’ll need to try to fix it in place. I will try a razor blade that’s a good suggestion. Ugh

He also painted the latch to our pocket door closed and got wall paint on the ceiling in many places. Then called us picky when we told him it was unacceptable. So there’s lots of clean up to do now.

Hopefully, you have touch up paint. Ceiling touch up is easy. Be careful of using a razor blade. You could gouge the wood.

Good point. Yes we have touch up paint. Sadly he himself didn’t buy enough paint in the first place so it’s 2 batches that don’t perfectly match… I may end up having a new batch made ugh idk. Such a mess! If not a razor blade what would you do? Sand it?

Sand, then prime then paint❣️I am so sorry this happened to you. I like to use Dap Spackling in the nail holes and Kilz 2 All Purpose primer.

Don't use a sanding sponge as it won't be 'stiff' enough to flatten the high ridges of the caulking. it will just 'glide' over them. Use a hard-backed sanding block with about 120 grit - it will be much more effective at flattening the ridges.

And yes, you will need to prime before painting.

It will be a bit harder sanding, since it has all been painted over. I might try a small electric sander on it. Sure is a lot easier on the hands.

Thanks that makes sense. I think I might try softening it with a hair dryer first then scraping some off in an inconspicuous spot to test. Then I could spackle and continue on. Do I really need to prime? Sorry I know that might sound stupid but can some spackle just be painted directly?

And thank you .. brand new house, whole thing repainted, issues everywhere. We tried to call him to tell him to fix it ASAP before we move in and have gotten no answer. Ugh

Prime it after you sand it. It will be worth it❣️

Definitely prime.

Okay thank you. I will!

Kilz has a paint that's also a primer. Saves a lot of work: Kilz Complete Coat. I've used it on interior and exterior. Great coverage too.

Just because it says primer, doesnt mean it will work as well, as a coat of primer. Use regular primer, do not rely on paint that says it has primer in it.

I still have leftover paint from this botched job so I’ll get a separate primer

"Just because it says primer, doesnt mean it will work as well, as a coat of primer. Use regular primer, do not rely on paint that says it has primer in it."

cat: That's an excellent point, one I'll keep in mind for my own projects as well. Thank you.