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Adhesion

How well a coating holds to the surface beneath it, whether that surface is bare material, a repair, or an existing coating.

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Surface

Drywall2 (on; choose to remove)
Plaster1
Previously coated surface1

Problem

Peeling3
Intercoat failure1
Bubbling / blistering1
Holidays (missed spots)4
Flashing5
Tannin bleed1
Roller marks / stipple4
Water stain2
Cracks and checking1
Lap marks (lost wet edge)3
Drywall dust contamination2 (on; choose to remove)
Tape bridging / torn edge1

Technique

Work top down1
Maintaining a wet edge1
Spray and back-roll1
Spot-priming2
Scraping1
Texture matching1
Inspection at every stage2

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Surface: Drywall (remove)
Problem: Drywall dust contamination (remove)
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Entry 013Removing Wallpaper and Preparing the Wall for Paint
- 6. Seal torn drywall facing before patching
  For primer selection and the distinction between sealing damage, blocking stains, and gaining adhesion, see Choosing the Right Primer.
Entry 002Preparing and Painting New Drywall
Filed under Problem: Drywall dust contamination