i took the masking tape off very carefully and the paint peeled right off with it.......in fact, i can peel the whole wall
2006-08-06 16:02:39 · 18 answers · asked by tricia17110 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
all of your answers made sense, but this is a new wall (drywall) clean and primed with the right primer.
the paint is 2 yrs old but still is fine. i have used it for patch ups and never had a problem.........
this is what i did.......... i peeled the wall as much as it would go without forcing it..... i repainted the sections, hoping it wouldn't leave a mark where i peeled...... it didn't and it tuirned out fine....really i was very lucky...........so it's our secret,lol me and you the interenet..Thanks for the info and support.
2006-08-08 07:07:17 · update #1
Ugh....I feel your frustration. I have run into this problem from time to time, too. I think it's just the nature of latex paint, to some extent.However, I have found two different ways to avoid the problem you mention. One is to remove the masking tape while the paint is still damp and hasn't really "set" yet, before it has a chance to adhere to the tape. The other is to use a single-edge razor blade to run along the edge before you remove the tape so that you basically cut a line of separation between the tape and the paint.
I've done a lot of painting, but I'm not a professional, so maybe someone who really knows what they're doing can give you better ways to deal with it. This is just what has worked for me. Good luck!
2006-08-06 16:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Schleppy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may have used a latex paint (water based) over an oil based paint. The old "water and oil don't mix" axiom rings true here. Wait until it is completely dry, sand the walls, prep the surface a little better, prime and paint again. Talk with the folks in the paint dept at a home improvement store just to make sure.
2006-08-06 16:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by nobody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was the paint frozen (left out in a cold garage, for example)? That could have ruined it.
Possibly the surface was not prepared for painting (either the previous layer was not appropriate to receive latex paint, or there was too much grease or dirt on the wall). It would have had to be in really bad condition for this poor a result, however.
2006-08-06 16:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by EXPO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the wall was already painted and you're re-painting it, then most likely you used a different base paint. That is to say that you used oil based latex and the wall had water based paint on it, or, you used water based latex and the wall had oil based paint on it. One type won't stick to the other and they'll usually peel off after drying.
2006-08-06 16:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by vmmhg 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I bought paint this spring the salesman asked me if I had washed my walls. I was painting over a flat base paint. I told him it couldn't be washed easily but that I had vacuumed it. He said that in many cases if the area that you are painting is dirty the new paint will not adhere to the surface. So my question to you is this. Was the surface you painted dirty? The salesman also told me there is a product that you put on your wall before you paint to help your new paint stick. I hope this helps.l
2006-08-06 16:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by yellowbright 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll betcha the wall had been previously painted with an oil-based paint. Latex is water-based, and should never be used over an oil based paint for reasons you have just discovered.
2006-08-06 16:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it's a "prep" problem -- either the wall wasn't completely clean or you didn't prime before you painted (or you used the wrong primer).
....it could be weather related, too. If it's really humid sometimes that can happen.
I had that happen once -- it's a LOT of work to re-do it. I feel for you.....
2006-08-06 16:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Improper preparation. Latex won't stick to a slick or dirty surface. You must sand or remove the underlying surface & make sure its clean & dry. You may also use a primer to cover the underlying surface & provide a better gripping surface for the latex.
2006-08-06 16:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you tried to put a flat or satin over a gloss. You will need to use a primer (Kilz) first and then you can paint with a flatter style of paint over a gloss.
2006-08-06 16:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by lockesmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
priming it would help...i don't know if you did or not, but humidity could have played a factor in your problem...call a local paint store ( or two) and ask them why this has happened and if there's a way to correct it...then the next time you paint you won't have to go through this again...good luck
2006-08-06 16:10:05 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Callie ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋