Bubbling paint
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Doreen
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I want to repaint this downstairs bathroom but I see the paint has started to bubble up. I'm wondering how to scrape it down so it won't show when I repaint it a lighter color. There is a fan in that bathroom so I don't know why it started to bubble but, a teenage boy showers in there so I am wondering if he doesn't always turn the fan on!!
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It appears that something, such as mold, underneath. You'll have to scrape and possibly sand it down. Bleach the walls/ceilings, then a kilz type primer, then repaint. It will be time consuming, but well worth the effort. Since it's under the paint, it's probably from the previous paint job not being done properly.
Hope Williams
on Feb 26, 2015
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Hello Doreen - I have run into this before. I simply sanded the fall down with a power (rotary) sander with a mid-grade disc. You should be able to do a 10' by 10' wall in less than 10 minutes. I would then prime the walls before painting. Good luck!
Robin Cogan
on Feb 26, 2015
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I painted a bathroom and had the same thing happen.with a vent too. I was told by a professional painter that I should of used paint made for the bathroom that holds up to moisture. .They make stuff to remove to remove. .Alot of work but worth it in the end.
Lynda S Koeppen Bender
on Feb 26, 2015
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This a recurring problem in my house, I have sanded down old pant, treated with anti mold/fungus spray, painted a coat of stain cover and finished with a bathroom vanilla, looked great for about 8 months and now I see the mold and blistering coming back, now I just spray everything with bleach to keep it at bay, don't thing those extractor fans are any good except for running up the electric bill. Never had a problem with mold in my last house which had big skylight windows.
Lisa Daly
on Feb 26, 2015
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By basement bathroom doesn't have a window, dang! AND, I live in Minnesota so that wouldn't happen for a few months even if I did. I haven't seen mold yet...just bubbling and I have inspected everything. So, I am going to sand, prime and paint I guess. Thanks ladies for all your help!
Doreen
on Feb 26, 2015
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Had paint bubble on me once when I painted latex over what was an oil based paint finish. Perhaps there is some kind of chemical reaction going on that is preventing bonding of old and new finishes.
Marion Nesbitt
on Feb 27, 2015
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