Saturday, February 27, 2010

Peeling paint on walls...?

I live in an area where the houses are built entirely of cement blocks including interior walls. From what I can tell the cement blocks are covered in a very smooth coat of cement applied like plaster. Then it seems they just paint over that. Many homes here have problems with the paint peeling off the wall especially near the floor boards. I assume it is a moisture issue.


There must be something that can or should go on the cement prior to paint. Some type of water proof primer? Any painters know?Peeling paint on walls...?
Hi, and you are correct, it is moisture that is causing the problem. Get an exterior oil based primer,and use that before painting. That will stop the peeling. Byee Oh, if you are going to put on a waterproof sealer first,be careful as some products take up to 45 days to cure,and you can't prime until the sealer is 100% cured. Just to let you know. Byee againPeeling paint on walls...?
Sounds like you may need a sealer first, then a primer before paint. You should ideally check for rising damp also.


Concrete sealer:


http://www.vseal.com/products/sealers.ph鈥?/a>


Priming before paint:


http://extras.berkshireeagle.com/nebe/ho鈥?/a>

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