Paint peeling, flaking or bubbling
Paint lifts off in flakes or forms blisters.
Why it happens
- Moisture in the wall pushing the paint off
- Painting on a dusty or chalky surface
- Skipping the primer, or the wrong primer
Signs to look for
- Flakes of paint on the floor
- Blisters that break when pressed
- Paint that comes off on your hand
The fix, step by step.
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- 1
Fix the moisture first
If the wall is damp, treat the damp before painting again.
- 2
Scrape and sand
Remove all loose paint and sand the edges smooth.
- 3
The right primer
Apply a good primer so the new paint can hold on.
- 4
Two coats of paint
Finish with a quality emulsion.
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