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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5 entries for “Peeling”
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.
Is the surface Level 5 smooth, knockdown, orange peel, or skip trowel? Note the heaviness of the texture. This first question guides roller selection and how closely application texture will show in the finished work.
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.
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.
If inspection finds peeling, loss of adhesion, water damage, or another failing condition, address that problem before applying these corrective coats.