Here's an odd one. We are putting a coat of primer on the bathroom. As the paint dries it is begining to peel and clump off.
The old paint - we have no idea how old it is. This house was built in 1908, though I'm sure the paint is a few years older then that. Anyone know why this would happen?
What can we do to stop it?
2006-09-09 13:35:29 · 12 answers · asked by zombie_togo 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the previous paint may have been oil based and you are now applying a waterbased paint. They are not compatable.
Also you need to sand and make sure the wall is wiped down and dry.Unfortunately you are going to have to start over.
2006-09-09 13:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cover over the ceiling with 1/4" or 3/8" drywall. I had this problem years ago and never could solve it so I covered it with drywall. There is no telling what previous owners have put on that ceiling since 1908. Whatever is on there it is reacting with modern day paint.
2006-09-09 14:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by bernard g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint will peel for a few reasons... one it is possible that the old stuff had some sort of contaminate on it... its possible its an oil and well water and oil don't mix... did you wash with t.s.p. if yes then it may be that you didn't rinse it well enough... ..... the only other option is there is an issue with moisture or heat on the other or inside the wall... if you are truly unsure talk to a paint expert at Home Depot...
2006-09-09 13:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you painted did you wash the walls? Did you use a TSP wash? Did you remember to rinse the walls after you washed them?
Lots of people wash the walls but then don't rinse them!
Another problem is hairspray buildup! Lots of people don't realize they need to really give their bathroom a super washdown before painting to get all of the sprays and splashes off the walls.
Unfortunately if these are the culprits, you have no choice but to sand, clean, and try again!
Good luck!
2006-09-09 18:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by S V S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean the old paint is peeling off? if you mean just the primer then you need to see what the base of the old paint is. is it latex or oil based? if the old paint is oil based and you are using a latex primer then yes the primer will peel off because it will not stick to the paint. either use an oil based primer or you need to sand down your walls first to make them rough and then the latex primer will stick.
2006-09-09 13:42:39 · answer #5 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you scrape sand or clean the walls before putting the primer on. Try a light sanding then wiping it down with turpentine before putting primer on.
2006-09-09 13:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are painting around high humidity it can cause the paint to peel prematurely.
2006-09-09 13:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by DDav 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the old paint off
re-do,use primer,and special bathroom/kitchen formula paint.
2006-09-09 13:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by Rich B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your bathroom is moist the moisture makes the paint peel
2006-09-09 13:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are going to have to sand your walls first.
2006-09-09 14:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋