Had to tear down part of a plaster wall to build an oak pass-through for a client. Used 1/2″ drywall to cover framing. First and second coats of mud were Durarock-90. Third coat was premix, and I skim coated the entire wall to bridge the old plaster with the new drywall. Primed whole wall with Sherwin Williams Prep rite 400, two coats.
HO went to paint wall with latex paint. 3″ bubble formed in area over old plaster. All along ceiling corner above drywall the paint and primer peeled away.
I’ve used this combination many times and have never had this happen before. Any recommendations on how to prevent further peeling? I thought I would sand down the affected parts, skim coat to feather the edges, then try Kilz primer.
Thoughts?
Thanks. If anyone has any idea why the paint is peeling, I’d love to hear it.
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if the customer did the painting it is not your problem. there must be somthing on the wall to cause this or somthing wrong with his paint not your problem
I hear what you're saying. But the end product detracts from the work, regardless of whose fault it is. Instead of feasting on the glowing oak shelf and trim, your eyes gravitate to the glaring paint fiasco. If I want more work from this lady- -and I do- -then I'm gonna bite the bullet and help rectify the situation.
If I walk now, I'm sure I won't be walking back any time soon. Would be nice, though. . .
Thanks.
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sometimes you do just have to bite the bullet and fix somthing even if it is not your fault to make sure you get the right credit if not pay then make sure they understand that it isnt your fault but look how well your fixing the problem
To go over old plaster, I lie to be sure it is clean and then roll on a bonding agent
Excellence is its own reward!
What do you normally use?
This is the first time I've had trouble with the skim coat on top of scuffed-up plaster. It's not obvious to me if the wall wasn't clean enough (although I wiped it down after final sanding, there wasn't enough sanding required to cause this), or it's her paint. Either way, I feel obligated. There's a strong possibility of more work and referrals, so I'd like to keep the customer satisfied. (And she works with my wife at the hospital.)
Thanks again.
I never met a tool I didn't like!
I just call and ask for "What ever you've got in a plaster bonding agent over there."
I've had an Acryl 60? and there's another in a white jug with red print.
For small spots, I've even painting on a white glue. You can also use some grout modifier additive.
These product are high binder, no pigment paint essentailly. They penetrate the surface if it isn't greasy or sedaled tight, get a good grip and set up the surface for your first coat of mud.
When I say clean, I mean washing it down with TSP to release oils and etch the surface. There could be cig smoke, parrafin from candles, grease from dirty hands - anything can be there that you don't always see -= not just your own dust..
Excellence is its own reward!