why is the paint flaking/peeling off the newly painted bathroom wall .
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August 26th, 2010
I am a bit of a novice at diy but i do enjoy it.
I thought I could easily tackle the bathroom wall but its got the better of me - can anyone give me some advice .
a while ago the paint started to flake off the wall. i rubbed it down with sandpaper to get rid of all the loose bits until is was smooth. then i painted it with that kitchen/bathroom paint the diy stores sell. now that is flaking off. should i have put a coat of something under that first or was there some other treatment i should of put on the wall prior to applying the paint. any advice is gratefully received - its driving me potty now . thanks
Veronica Alicia says:
The wall may have been damp before you applied the paint
August 26th, 2010 at 2:28 am
Millie says:
If you rubbed down to the plaster you should have used a primer. Put some primer on the flaking areas (rub them down first) and then a coat of the paint. It will be OK.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:11 am
Stormbringer67 says:
Probably you have to apply a coating on the wall before you paint it.
A coating helps to make the paint stick better and seals the wall.
I think you should buy bathroom paint and ask about the coating that goes along with the paint.
The paint has to keep on the layer of coating or else it won’t work.
People in diy-stores can help out.
August 26th, 2010 at 3:49 am
Sheila says:
Yes you have to roll on a coat of primer first like kilz or zinsser primer/sealer and let dry overnight. (don’t use the shower)
You’ll have to re-scrape and sand smooth, wipe down the wall with a damp rag/sponge
to remove sanding dust, prime then paint with bathroom/kitchen paint, wait a day after painting before using the shower to let paint cure.
August 26th, 2010 at 4:34 am