New paint peeling off trim
Applying water-based latex paint directly over older oil-based coats without proper sanding or priming causes the new layer to lose adhesion and flake off. This prevents the finish from bonding securely, leaving homeowners with surfaces that peel away even on built-in furniture and trim.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Scrape loose paint, scuff with sandpaper, apply a bonding primer for slick surfaces, and repaint.
- 2Repriming and repainting the wall
- 3Painting over the damaged spot with Kilz paint matched to the wall color
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
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