I primered over paneling so I could paint it, well I took notice that the primer isn't sticking to it very well...the slightest bump to it takes the primer right off.
I have primered bead board paneling and didn't have any problems with that, but this paneling that its not sticking well too is just a plain flat faux wood paneling...any suggestions?
Should I scrape all the primer off and re-sand and apply another coat or will it be ok to paint over the not so sticking primer?
Thanks!
2007-10-19 01:27:48 · 8 answers · asked by Mommaof2boys 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I used Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 primer.
2007-10-19 02:19:14 · update #1
It's ALL in the surface prep!! You need to sand the original surface, in order to scuff it so it will accept a good primer sealer.
Sounds like you've got aome work to do!! Sand the surface very well. For the areas that the primer sticks to very well, and doesn't peel during sanding, feather the edges so you don't get "bumps" in the paint from these edges.
KILZ and Zinzer are great primer sealers. Benjiman Moore also makes a great primer sealer called Fresh Start.
You need to prep ANY surface you are painting, or repainting, to ensure strong adhesion.
Sand away!! Once you've sanded, wipe the wall down with T.S.P. to ensure you remove all dust particles. The sanding dust will also inhibit strong bonding of the primer!!
2007-10-19 01:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by Rawstuff 007 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You state FLAT finish. The substance is of no consequence, no offense. What substance of primer did you use? KILZ and ZINZER make a quality product in an oil base that accepts latex after it dries.
Certainly it could be that some sort of Finish is/was on the paneling; or if it hadn't been washed down (Murphys Oil Soap) it might be that a film on it is what's now giving you the current result.
I have to asssume that condition exists over every bit of the surface, and will continue to plague you, sadly. Removing all of it will be tedious and time consuming as well; but if you proceed as is I suspect you'll be unhappy.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-19 01:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the paneling has a laminate (plastic) coating, the primer will have a hard time sticking. Also, if there is any grease or glue -- or even a buildup of cigarette smoke -- the primer won't stick, either.
Sand, clean, re-prime.
2007-10-19 04:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Resand it. Clean it good. May need two coats of primer. Some paneling does not take paint well.
2007-10-19 01:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Veritas 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can use a primer that is suitable for melamine it comes in a red tin and is sold in all B&Q stores. I cannnot remember the brand name but it should adhere to any surface, rough out the surface first using sand paper s this also helps it to adhere better compliments of south wales resource recyclers P.S I have just been told the brand name is international
2016-03-13 01:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what primer works on paneling?
2014-02-21 02:34:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sandra Mclenahan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean it sandit. if primer stuck,let it stay. sanding shoulg give rough surface for grab. seen chemical sander before
2007-10-19 01:35:38 · answer #7 · answered by enord 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use oil based primer
2007-10-19 03:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OOPS if you put paint over sticky primer, you will not be able to enjoy it..........vinegar water will remove any wax etc built up ion it............
2007-10-19 02:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by dorton girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋