====== Wall Paint ====== This page collects resident experience about wall paint, small wall repairs and cleaning walls in Unity Dorm. **Important:** This is not an official recommendation by the dorm management. It is based on information from the notice board, resident experience and shared information from resident group chats. ===== Quick summary ===== ^ Situation ^ Recommended first step ^ | Small dark marks, fingerprints or light stains | Try cleaning first. Do not repaint immediately. | | Small scratches or tiny damaged spots | Try a small touch-up product or matt white wall paint. | | Many visible spots on one wall | Repainting the whole wall may look better than many separate touch-ups. | | Bigger holes or damaged plaster | Fill, sand, clean and then paint. | | You are moving out and the room looks mostly clean | Ask the Hausmeister / caretaker before repainting everything. | ===== Current best paint reference ===== The strongest current reference is the notice board in the entrance area. ^ Source ^ Paint information ^ Confidence ^ | Notice board in the entrance area | **Brillux Malerweiss Extra ELF 954**, white / weiß, dull matt / stumpfmatt | High | | Resident photo / previous resident information | **Brillux Intromatt 954**, white / weiß, dull matt / stumpfmatt | Medium | | Resident group chat | **Prosol Objektweiß ELF**, possibly especially discussed for Unity Beta | Medium | If you want to match the existing walls as closely as possible, the best current reference is: **Brillux Malerweiss Extra ELF 954, white / weiß, dull matt / stumpfmatt** If you are unsure, ask the Hausmeister / caretaker or show the notice-board information at a paint shop before buying paint. ===== What kind of paint should I look for? ===== ^ Property ^ Recommendation ^ | Color | White / weiß | | Finish | Matt or dull matt / stumpfmatt | | Area | Interior walls / Innenwandfarbe | | Good search terms | Malerweiss, Objektweiss, matt, stumpfmatt, ELF | | Avoid | Glossy paint, silk-gloss paint, shiny latex paint | | Important warning | Different white paints can look different after drying. | Do not use glossy or silk-gloss paint unless you are absolutely sure that it matches the existing wall. Most dorm walls look matt or dull matt. ===== Similar paints at HORNBACH ===== A nearby hardware store is: [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/mNSG5ERwXpPAnd9j9|HORNBACH München-Fröttmaning on Google Maps]] HORNBACH may not sell the exact Brillux paint, but it has similar matt white interior wall paints. ^ Product ^ Use case ^ Comment ^ | **MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß** | Larger repairs, one wall, possibly whole room | Probably the closest practical HORNBACH alternative because it is an object white interior wall paint. | | **MODULAN 3103 Rapid matt white** | Larger repairs with better coverage | More expensive, but better if you want stronger coverage. | | **HORNBACH Wand- und Deckenfarbe weiß** | General-purpose repainting | Solid basic option if MODULAN is not available. | | **HORNBACH Meister Polarweiss Plus** | Higher quality repainting | Very robust, but the shade of white may be visibly different. | | **Alpinaweiß / premium white paints** | High quality repainting | Good paint, but not necessarily the same white tone as the dorm wall. | | **Very cheap white wall paint** | Only if nothing else is available | Often lower coverage and less robust. Not the best choice before moving out. | The most practical HORNBACH alternative is **MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß**. For a better but more expensive option, use **MODULAN 3103 Rapid matt white**. ===== Cleaning before painting ===== Many small marks do not need paint. Try cleaning first. ^ Step ^ What to try ^ Important note ^ | 1 | Dry microfiber cloth | Good for dust and very light marks. | | 2 | Slightly damp cloth | Use only a little water. Do not soak the wall. | | 3 | Damp cloth with a tiny amount of dish soap | Useful for fingerprints or light dirt. Wipe carefully afterwards. | | 4 | White eraser or dirt eraser / magic sponge | Test in a hidden spot first. Do not rub too hard. | | 5 | Small touch-up paint | Use only if cleaning does not work. | | 6 | Repaint the whole wall | Best option if many separate spots are visible. | ===== Dirt erasers / magic sponges ===== Dirt erasers can be useful, but they must be used carefully on matt wall paint. ^ Product type ^ Example ^ Recommendation ^ | Dirt eraser / magic sponge | Schmutzradierschwamm, for example Bümag FEXX | Useful for dark marks, but test carefully first. | | Bathroom magic sponge | Wunderschwamm / bathroom sponge | Usually made for ceramic, glass or plastic. Be very careful on painted walls. | | Normal white eraser | Simple school eraser | Often safer for tiny marks than a strong dirt eraser. | Dirt erasers work by light abrasion. This means they can remove dirt, but they can also make matt paint look brighter, smoother or patchy. Always test in a hidden corner first. ===== Small touch-ups ===== For very small spots, a small touch-up product can be useful. ^ Product ^ Use case ^ Comment ^ | **Molto S.O.S. Easy Wandfarbe weiß matt** | Tiny marks, scratches or small damaged spots | Small roller included. Good for small repairs, but the color may still be visible after drying. | | Small amount of matt white wall paint | Small to medium spots | Use a small brush or roller. Apply thin layers. | | Full-size wall paint bucket | Whole wall or room | Better for larger areas. Try to use the same paint for one continuous wall. | Touch-ups can remain visible because old wall paint changes over time. Even the same white paint can look slightly different after drying. If there are many spots on one wall, it often looks better to repaint the whole wall from corner to corner. ===== Small holes ===== Small holes should be repaired before painting. ^ Step ^ What to do ^ | 1 | Remove dust and loose material from the hole. | | 2 | Fill the hole with wall filler. | | 3 | Let the filler dry completely. | | 4 | Sand the repaired spot carefully until it is flat. | | 5 | Remove sanding dust. | | 6 | Paint over the repaired area with matt white wall paint. | Do not paint directly over open holes, dust or loose material. ===== Important house rule ===== According to the house rules on the notice board, walls, doors and furniture should not be damaged by nails, screws, glue, tape or similar things. For wall decoration, use the picture rail if possible. This is especially important when moving out, because visible wall damage may cause problems during room inspection. ===== Before moving out ===== If your room is already mostly clean, consider asking the **Hausmeister / caretaker** to take a quick look before repainting everything. In some cases, cleaning or small touch-ups may be enough. Repainting badly can cause more problems than leaving a mostly clean wall as it is. Residents have reported that professional repainting through the dorm or a service provider may cost around **400 €**, but this number is not officially confirmed. ===== Painting tips ===== ^ Topic ^ Tip ^ | Floor and furniture | Cover everything carefully before opening the paint bucket. | | Sockets and switches | Do not paint over sockets, switches, window frames or furniture. | | Edges | Use painter's tape for cleaner edges. | | Paint preparation | Stir the paint well before using it. | | Application | Use thin layers instead of one thick layer. | | Rolling | Keep a wet edge while rolling to avoid visible stripes. | | Tape removal | Remove painter's tape before the paint is fully dry. | | Drying | Let the paint dry completely before judging the color. | | Large areas | Use the same paint and batch for one continuous wall if possible. | ===== What to avoid ===== ^ Avoid ^ Why ^ | Glossy paint | It will look different from the existing matt wall. | | Silk-gloss latex paint | It may be too shiny and visually stand out. | | Painting over dirt | Dirt can show through or create uneven spots. | | Too much water while cleaning | It can damage matt paint or create stains. | | Strong rubbing with dirt erasers | It can brighten or polish the wall surface. | | Many separate touch-up spots | They can look patchy in daylight. | | Painting sockets, switches or furniture | This can create bigger problems than the original wall marks. | ===== Final recommendation ===== ^ Situation ^ Best practical choice ^ | Small dirt marks | Clean first with microfiber cloth, water or a very careful dirt eraser. | | Tiny damaged spot | Molto S.O.S. Easy Wandfarbe weiß matt or a small amount of matt white paint. | | One dirty wall | Repaint the whole wall with matt white interior wall paint. | | Larger repainting job | Use something close to object white or painter's white, for example MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß if buying at HORNBACH. | | Unsure before moving out | Ask the Hausmeister / caretaker before repainting. | Best current notice-board reference: **Brillux Malerweiss Extra ELF 954, white / weiß, dull matt / stumpfmatt**. Other paints mentioned by residents: **Brillux Intromatt 954** and **Prosol Objektweiß ELF**. Closest practical HORNBACH alternative: **MODULAN 3001 DIN-Objektweiß**.