Tools and Materials

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Materials

Cloth
Water
Soap
Spackling Paste/Joint Compound
Primer
Paint

4 Steps to Fix Peeling Paint

You can now start repairing and painting your walls. Follow these steps to start with the process:

It is best if you first identify the reason why the paint is peeling. It can result from several factors, including:

Moisture: If the wall is damp or moist, the paint will start peeling. This is often seen in locations with high humidity, like basements and around window and door frames.

Temperature Fluctuations: Abrupt changes in temperature during severe weather conditions may result in peeling paint. For this reason, you can use a thermostat and maintain a stable temperature around the year.

Pre-Painting Defects: Uneven sanding of the wall or rushing the drying process can lead to paint peeling. All walls should be sanded evenly. Also, each coat of paint should dry completely before applying the next coat.

Old Age: Paint deteriorates over time and may chip or peel. This often happens when the paint loses its binding quality. Depending on the quality of the paint, this can occur after 3-7 days of application.

After identifying the root of the problem, it will be easier to avoid the recurrence of peeling paint.

Before fixing the peeling paint, ensure that the area is free of dirt or moisture. Rub the surface with a cloth to get rid of dust. Use a scraper to remove blistered or chipped paint.

After you scrape off the flaking or peeling paint, shape the remaining area with fine emery paper, especially where it is rough or has hard edges or contours. An uneven surface cannot be painted over, making it important to prepare the surface thoroughly.

The surface should then be washed with clean, warm water mixed with mild soap. Once washed, let it dry completely. If some rough surface is left, even it out with a small putty knife using the spackling paste or joint compound, let it dry and then sand it.

Caution

Remember to wear protective goggles and a dust mask while shaping using fine emery paper.

When the wall is smoothed out, apply a primer coat on the wall. Select a type of primer suitable for the specific kind of paint and substrate you will paint. For instance, if you have a damaged area or if your wall has a dark hue, use a stain-blocking paint primer. Prepare the surface for painting by applying the primer using a brush or roller and covering the entire wall. Allow the primer to dry before repainting.

How to Fix Paint Chips on the Wall

Sometimes, your wall can have paint chips that look odd. Some common causes for paint chips are accidental impacts, fading paint or moisture damage. To fix paint chips, follow these simple steps:

Peeling paint and paint chips on the walls are easy and cheap to repair and repairing them helps retain the appearance of your home and prevent deterioration. With these steps, you can easily find out what caused the problem, fix the area, paint the walls and make your walls look and feel brand new!

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