Peeling
Paint or coating coming away from the surface underneath it, in flakes or sheets, because the bond between the two has failed.
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Paint or coating coming away from the surface underneath it, in flakes or sheets, because the bond between the two has failed.
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6 entries for “Peeling”
A new topcoat peeling from sound older paint calls for investigation of recent preparation, contamination, compatibility, and application conditions.
Remove all loose, lifting, bubbling, and poorly adhered paint.
Field practiceFor the older, peeling coating condition in the original pilot, I particularly favor an oil-based exterior wood primer.
Field practiceEven with some bubbling or peeling, I can usually remove the loose paint, sand and feather the edges, and repaint over the sound coating.
Remove loose paint from failing areas and feather the remaining edges so the repair blends into the surrounding coating. Preserve door profiles and molded details while sanding. Remove sanding dust before proceeding.
If the surrounding coating starts lifting or the damage spreads, stop and reassess the repair rather than continuing to rub.
Look for stains, checking, peeling, and physical damage. Identify dirt, debris, or contamination that must be removed. Material between the surface and the next coating can interfere with adhesion and contribute to later peeling.
Remove all loose paint, including adjacent areas that have detached but have not yet fallen away.
Once the surface is clean and dry, remove peeling paint and other loose coating back to firmly attached material.
Peel it back carefully and inspect the exposed area.
Where removal has torn the drywall's paper facing, remove loose or lifting fragments first. The remaining surface must be sound enough to repair. Do not apply wet patching compound directly over ragged, unsealed facing.
This exception does not apply to loose, bubbling, or peeling wallpaper.
I first look for rust, oxidation, and peeling paint.