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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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Surface

Wood3
Cedar1
Drywall1
Metal2 (on; choose to remove)
Previously coated surface5

Problem

Peeling2
Bubbling / blistering1
Holidays (missed spots)2
Flashing2
Cracks and checking1

Technique

Cutting in1
Back-rolling1
Spot-priming2
Scraping1
Corner-to-corner correction2 (on; choose to remove)
Inspection at every stage3

2 entries for “peeling”

Surface: Metal (remove)
Technique: Corner-to-corner correction (remove)
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Entry 007Preparing and Repainting Rusted Steel and Iron
- 1. Inspect the metal and discuss the scope
  I first look for rust, oxidation, and peeling paint.
Entry 008Preparing and Painting Exterior Aluminum
- 1. Inspect the substrate and coating
  On previously coated aluminum, also look for peeling, checking, bubbling, and other paint failure.