Ceiling in main bathroom no longer holds paint w/o it peeling.
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I had a downstairs bathroom ceiling which went like this, the roof above was flat and had to be replaced, which totally solved the problem. It sounds to me like in spite of the fan you still have a damp ceiling.
Did the painters use a paint formulated for bathrooms. Regular paint will peel and crack in moist conditions.
It actually needs to be muded by a drywall professional . We have this problem a lot here in Florida . Remud , sand and retexture if you like , if not. Then sand and paint . Definitely use an oil based paint .
I had this issue and scraped the peeling paint then covered the entire ceiling with KILZ then painted over it. No more peeling and cracking problem after that. I too used an oil based paint.
I imagine you have tried all the above ideas. If no luck, consider sheeting the ceiling with drywall, mud the seams, and repaint.
There are quite a few YouTube videos that address the issue. Perhaps you can find a cause and solution there: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=peeling+ceiling+paint+repair
I agree with Eloise. You might be putting latex over oil base and it will do exactly that. Your fix is probably a simple one as I see no mold or mildew. Ask your paint professional for your best primer to go from oil base to latex. Of course you can not overlook the scraping, sanding proper cleaning for best result.
I had the same issue, house built in 1950, found out the owners had the bathroom exhaust fan vented into the attic, this traps moisture, problem solved when the contractor vent to the end gable of the home. Ceiling fixed and looking great
I agree with Michelle. I had a peeling paint problem on some plaster walls due to moisture from a leaking roof. We replaced the roof and the peeling stopped.
Ceiling is crashing moisture, try removing insulation above and see if their is moisture
How about a tin ceiling and paint after install. You still have to make sure fan vents outside.
I agree. Check your insulation. It can be a source for mold.
They should have used bathroom paint. Somewhat more mold, mildew, and moisture resistant than regular paint. The prep was right, the paint was wrong.
Try tongue and groove paneling, 3/8 inch thick. The beadboard is gorgeous and amazingly inexpensive. You can stain it, or paint it, or just leave it natural. It's real wood so it will hold up very well.
Vent to outside, the moisture is getting into the ceiling. Check for mold while your up there.
Mold !!! Peal back insulation in attic and look for mold. There could also be mold in your wall too. We had our bathroom professionally remodeled when we found mold in the walls and ceiling.