Asked on Jan 05, 2018
Why is the paint peeling off all of my interior doors?
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We bought our house 2 years ago, it was built in the early nineties. I think the previous owner re-painted all of the doors a "whiter" glossy paint. The paint just flakes off with the scrap of a finger nail! I tried sanding but it is difficult removing from all of the grooves. What can I do? If I repaint will it continue to flake?
Avoid peeling paint!
With some prep work you can avoid peeling paint using this Kliz primer that Amazon reviewers swear by!
Sounds like someone painted latex over old oil-based paint or vice versa. You will have to give it a light sand to even out the texture, and then give them a coat of bonding primer like Kilz Adhesion or Glidden Gripper before painting with your latex.
Perhaps it is the type of stain that the other person used. Ask someone at a paint sore, or stain dept., for help. I know some brands are very good, tho it depends too, on your climate, and humidity and heat in the seasons. Best wishes, J.
It might have been painted in latex paint over enamel based paint, without the proper prep work - it will cause peeling. If you can sand it off, prime with Kilz, and repaint with latex or enamel (as long as you use the same type of primer and paint).
Hi Kimberlee,
I think it is because the previous owner didn't use a primer but just painted the door. I know I used to do that - especially when the paint underneath was the same color. Now I know better but others may not. So actually both Sharon & Judy are right. Depending on your climate, the moisture could be getting in and that could cause the paint to chip. Sharon's solution to use a bonding primer is right on so I would take her advice to repaint your doors. Wishing you the best.
I agree with previous comments, but wanted to add something I just learned about repainting walls... it you use semi-gloss over semi-gloss it will not adhere! You must use a flat primer first OR make your second coat a satin finish.
Looks like maybe they didn't prime it properly before painting. I would sand it down lightly, put a couple of coats of primer on it, then a couple of coats of paint. make sure you do this when it's warm and not freezing outside.
I have used semi gloss latex paint over semi gloss latex paint on walls with no problems. Just make sure your walls are clean and grease free.
They probably used a a latex based paint over an oil based paint. I did the same goofy thing! The only solution is to strip off the paint or sand it.