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Safety first: Wear gloves and a mask to protect yourself from harmful stains during this delicate cleaning process.
How to prevent paint from peeling?
The first thing to do is check for leaks, cracks, old paint, and the quality of ventilation in your home. You’ll likely need to repaint to improve the situation, but the problem may recur if you don’t address the issues mentioned above. If you can resolve these issues, you can prepare your home for a fresh coat of paint.
SCRAPING PEELING PAINT
Remove as much of the old, peeling paint as possible with a paint scraper so that the underlying surface is clean when you apply the new paint. If you don’t, loose paint particles can get under the new coat of paint. This affects the quality of the finish and can start to peel off in a short time.
Using a paint scraper can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it. You’ll then remove all the flaking paint, ensuring you’re starting with a clean surface. If you can’t remove all the paint underneath, remove the flaking areas and clean the rest with sugar soap to make the surface as clean as possible.
CHOOSE A GOOD QUALITY PAINT
Don’t waste your time with cheap, poor-quality paint. While the low purchase price may appeal to you at first, you’ll likely find that the paint finish isn’t to your liking and will age much faster than a higher-quality alternative.
There are specialty paints available from many well-known brands that are also mold and mildew resistant. This type of paint is a good option because the finish has a slight sheen, which allows moisture to drain freely instead of adhering to the paint and soaking in, as can happen with flat paint.
For best results, it may be necessary to apply multiple coats. If so, make sure the paint has enough time to dry before applying the new coat. The manufacturer will provide instructions, but always be careful with your bathroom and take a little longer than the manufacturer recommends.
Another common reason for peeling paint is that the previous coat isn’t properly dried before applying the next coat. So take your time when dealing with a large area like a wet bathroom and don’t be tempted to rush the job.
