Comments on: why is the paint flaking/peeling off the newly painted bathroom wall .

By: Veronica Alicia

Veronica Alicia — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The wall may have been damp before you applied the paint

By: Millie

Millie — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

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.

By: Stormbringer67

Stormbringer67 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

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.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

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.