What Is Feathering (Paint and Drywall)?
Quick answer
Fading the edges of a repair into the wall around it, so nobody can tell where the fix starts.
Blending the edge of paint or filler into the surrounding surface with an almost-dry brush or light sanding, so there is no hard line where the repair ends. Feathering is what makes a touch-up invisible at conversation distance, which is the standard walls are actually judged by.
Fixes that use this
Walls, Doors & Floors
Patch Nail Holes in Drywall Before Move-Out (10 Minutes, $8)
Spackle, a putty knife, and fine sandpaper make nail holes disappear. The exact steps, drying times, and how to handle paint that doesn't match.
Time10 min per room + drying Cost$8–$12 easy