I want to repaint my bedroom walls. At the moment it's all white, and just plain dull and lots of the paint has peeled off, making it look really mouldy. If I decide to repaint the walls using a different color, do I need to peel off the old paint, and then only proceed with the new coating... or are there any other processes involved before doing this? Thanks in advance.
2006-12-30 17:53:48 · 6 answers · asked by xander 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Most importantly you need to determine if your old paint is lead paint so that you take proper steps not to poison yourself or others in the house. If your house was built before 1978, then you need to check out this web page before you paint, http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm#remodeling
Otherwise, if you want a smooth wall, you'll need a paint scraper from the paint section at your local hardware store, and sandpaper and a good quality dust mask to start off with. Use the scraper to remove the paint that readily comes off, then use the sandpaper to smooth out the edges of the remaining paint to be smooth with the wall (wear the dust mask while doing this to make sure you don't breath in the paint dust).
It's unusual for an interior wall to have peeling paint, so you need to determine why your wall is shedding the paint. If your dry wall is becoming powdery from extreme age, then you might be facing a much larger task of replacing the dry wall. Or, if the paint is peeling because there is something too smooth underneath it that prevents it from sticking to the wall (such as a layer of glossy paint) then you'll need to prime the wall with a primer such as Kilz so that your new paint job sticks. Or, if your paint is peeling because of moisture, then you'll need to figure out why your wall is getting moist and fix that problem first.
Hopefully, your paint is only peeling because of the wear and tear of people bumping things into it and you'll not have a big task just getting ready for painting. Have fun painting....I find it to be one of the neatest ways to spruce up a room!
2006-12-30 18:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by ●Gardener● 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT USE KILZ~~~~ Do the above mentioned concerning scraping. Loose paint/edges should be removed.
You may want to lock down the edges with a method I have used for years. Take good old caulk, smear on edges of peeling paint, take a wet rag and wipe in a circular motion. Messy, but works. Must leave smooth. This will lock down loose edges....saves some scraping. (by the way don't gouge the wall when scraping you'll have to patch).
Next, USE A BONDING PRIMER!!!! NO KILZ!!!! You need to lock down those edges.
Most likely will need to do a little sanding before 2-3 coats of paint. Walls as bad as yours sound, paint might raise the paper.
Another option you may want to look into is TEXTURED PAINT, (saves work) e-mail me if ya want more info. on that.
P.S.- Have some drywall mud on hand, might need to float some small inperfections. Also, can be used to lock down edges of peeling paint. (caulk is faster and stays flexiable for edges)
P.S.S.- Be careful dont leave drywall mud to high....much sanding!
~Good Luck~
2006-12-30 18:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by The Saint 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Saint has it right up to a point. After using the latex caulk on the edges, use drywall compound and skim coat over the caulking, if you don't mud it you will see the peeled area after painting. Also, prime your patches twice to prevent flashing and 2 finish coats are recommended, 2nd coat fills in the missed areas from the roller on the first coat.
2006-12-31 13:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by MoJo51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don' have to peel it off. it would be a good idea to wash the walls then go over the walls with sandpaper-that will get rid of bumps and peeling paint. . if you need help at the store they will ask you how big the room is, then they will know how much paint to sell you. (like square footage and ceiling height)
2006-12-30 19:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would first take a scraper and loose the old and peeling paint, then sandpaper the scraped spots so they are smooth. Then paint, and as you are using a darker color, you shouldn't need to prime.
2006-12-30 18:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by john h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think flat paint and then the gloss not sure but ask employees at where u are going to buy your paint
2016-05-22 23:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋