How To Stop Paint Peeling Off Exterior Walls
DIYDave I would post a couple of photos but I have packed my whole house up while the works are going on and dont have the lead handy.
How to stop paint peeling off exterior walls. Ensure the surface is clean and that you use the right primer. Scrape away as much loose paint. Cracked Peeling Walls.
Make any necessary repairs using a patching compound. Some evidence of peeling paint in a few other areas but to peel the paint off would take forever. A peel bond primer acts as a glue as well and will stop any chipping or gator skin from further occurring.
I would suggest blasting the old coating off applying an epoxy primer then an acrylic or polyurethane top coat depending on the protection they want. Protect the floor with a drop cloth and have a receptacle handy to catch the. Paint can easily crack and flake which can then expose the surface to the elements.
Lay down the drop cloths to cover the floor under the wall. If the dry paint splits through even one coat it can lead to a complete failure of the paint. This is a problem that needs fixing as it can lead to complete failure of the paint.
It is a bit easier with exterior. Use a damp sponge to wipe the area clean from dust before drying with a clean dry sponge or cloth. Initially the problem appears as a hairline crack before evolving to flaking of paint chips.
Try sanding the area down and applying Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 primer sealer this is one of the best on the market and should stop it then decorate as normal. The water repellent might stabilize them enough so that they hold paint longer. There are a couple of reasons why it may not have adhered correctly.