Painting - Cracked, Peeling Paint in Bathroom

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DennisAC
05-03-05, 08:01 AM
We painted over an oil based paint in our bathroom 3 years ago. We used a "de-glossing" perparation on the walls before painting with a latex semi-gloss paint. Now, the latex paint is cracking and peeling. Can I strip the paint off or sand it down? Or do I need to put up new drywall? Please help!

marksr
05-03-05, 09:57 AM
Did you use a bonding type primer first? Removing the peeling paint would probably be easier than re sheetrocking.
DennisAC
05-03-05, 01:17 PM
We did not use a primer first. Any product suggestions to get the old paint off? The wall behind is plaster.

marksr
05-03-05, 06:19 PM
I would scrape and sand. Anything that doesn't come off is most likely well bonded. Then prime with kilz [or similar primer]. You will likely need to skim coat the walls with drywall mud. If so get the walls looking good, reprime and then you are ready for paint. :)