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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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.
Field practiceCheck for loose paint, contamination, stains, repairs, moisture problems, and glossy or slick finishes before choosing a product.
Field practiceFor visible seams, my sequence is: prime, skim, sand, remove dust, then prime the entire wall before finishing. Skimming does not repair loose wallpaper. Inspect the test area for lifting or bubbling as well as adhesion before continuing.
Field practiceIf my check removes coating, I use a scraper to remove anything loose and follow the normal loose- and peeling-paint preparation process.