How Do You Repaint A Wall That Has Peeling Paint?
There are a few causes for peeling paint. One possible cause is humidity. You may also end up with peeling paint if you did not prepare or prime the surface properly before painting, for example, if there was oil on the wall or if you used latex paint to cover an oil-based paint. Using primer can go a long way towards preventing peeling paint. Scrape gently all the pieces of paint that are peeling off the wall, using the scraper. Catch every flake and piece of paint that has begun to peel from the wall. Pass your gloved hand or paint scraper softly over the complete section to confirm you have not overlooked any spots. The glove or scraper will catch on any raised spots you may have missed, even if it is not yet evident to the eye. Use the scraper to scrape and eliminate these minor spots as well. Doing so will prevent future spots of peeling paint. Apply a light coat of drywall joint compound, using the scraper, to all the areas where you have scraped. Sand lightly all the areas you h
