Why isn't the new paint sticking?

Question

I just finished painting my woodwork in my home with a good flat latex paint but for some reason it refuses to stick to one of the doors that I primed all of the woodwork first so I don't understand why the top color didn't stick to the primer. Can someone offer any help?

I would like to add that this is the only door or woodwork that the paint didn't stick to. I have no problem otherwise.
And yes we did clean (wash it with a wet rag and let it dry) all of the woodwork thoroughly before putting the primer on. I have been painting for years and have never had this problem before.

Answer 1

you may have to use sand paper fine girt to go all over the door with first. then prime again and paint. you are using a latex and if the pain under it is a enamel then it has problems sticking. even if you prime first.

Answer 2

I always get a kick out of people who think that all painting involves is slapping on the paint. I have seen people paint over dirt, mildew, caterpillars, everything. It's pathetic.

You have to prepare your surface first. Most people do not bother with this and then wonder why the paint does not stick. At the very least, knock off the caterpillars and sand the surface with a fine sandpaper and/or wash it down with a cleaners such as TSP. Do this before you put on the primer. Whenever you just pry open the paint can and throw the paint on you have to expect surprises.

Answer 3

All of the answers are excellent, but I am lazy. I have spray painted everything under the sun. Metal, pottery, wood, baskets and anything else you can think of. Buy a spray paint specifically for metal and as long as your piece is clean, just spray it. You may need to do a second coat if it has trouble covering. The first coat will act as the primer and the second as the finish coat. Home Depot or Lowes have cans in many colors of metal spray paint. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Could be natural oil in the door or it had some type of gloss finish on it before you primed.You may need to stripe the door the old fashion way by sanding or you could use a chemical stripper then re-prime and paint again.

Answer 5

Yes, here is your answer. You need to sand that door many times. Or, strip off old paint.

It is not responding to the primer or paint.

Another reason is because it's not real wood and doesn't respond to what you did, meaning fake material.

Check out your door material.

I have a bedroom chest that is made from synthetic material and the salesman said it can't be stained or painted.

Answer 6

Has to be the material used in the door,need a different base for the primer.

Answer 7

try scraping off the paint and sanding down the door before repainting. That will help the paint stick better.

Answer 8

Mike's right. You're going to have to move now. And you'll have to sell your house at a loss to make up for your mistake.
Now that I've had my little joke, you'll have a big cleanup. You must remove this mess, bring it back to the original or make the choice of stripping it down to bare wood and going from there. To be sure, contact a paint store. They know their stuff. Good luck, and chalk it up to experience. Someday, you'll laugh about it.

Answer 9

latex and enamel paint don't mix.. if the baseboards were previously painted with enamel paint, the latex paint won't bond and dry and will always feel sticky..

Answer 10

the paint u buyed is a cheap brand or the wall is to smoth and clrear