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Topic :Removing Old Paint From Drywall
The paint in my bathroom is several layers thick and is peeling down to the drywall in large spots. The steam generated in the bathroom is helping this process along. I can see where a past owner has tried to scrape the loose paint off then apply a new coat, but that did not stop the problem. I believe that, unless I remove all the old paint and start anew, it will only peel again if i try to repaint. also, I want the surface of the wall to remain smooth, without uneven layers of paint. Is there a way to remove all the paint from the walls? |
You have a common, but horrible problem. First thing I would suggest before going a step further is to have an exhaust fan installed, or clean and check the one that's in there. There's no point in trying to fix a symptom without addressing the real problem.
About the only thing you can do with the situation you have, is to continue scraping the loose paint off until you hit solid surface. Once you get the area down to a solid surface, use a quick set joint compound for damp areas (Durabond 90 is a common one), fill the areas, let them dry, sand them down to feather the edges, and prime with a drywall primer. I would also strongly recommend using a paint made specifically for bathrooms. There are many to choose from and it will surely help keep the moisture from penetrating into the walls.
There is no safe and effective way to totally remove the paint from a wall, short of re-drywalling the whole room. DO NOT use a heat gun or chemical strippers, both are very dangerous when used indoors! |
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