My paint is chalking why cant I wait to paint?
When paint starts to chalk (powdery paint comes off on your hand when rubbed) that is a sign that the paint is starting to break down, the reason that it is imperative that you paint as soon as possible is that once the paint starts breaking down it will continue to deteriorate. If the old paint breaks down enough the whole house will have to be primed with a bonding primer which will increase the cost of your paint job. Also, if the old paint breaks down enough it can cause peeling in which case it can not be warranted.
