How to Fix Flaking Paint and Mould on Ceilings 

That is brilliant news Gary, I am glad it went well for you. Good luck with all your future decorating projects 😊

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Thank you, can I ask you if my bathroom ceiling has been skimmed 2-3mm with multi-finish plaster...should I pva it to seal before painting or just mist coat it and then use the perma white paint ?

No PVA required. Just the mist coat.

For sure! I found Aubrey because they used to show us his videos during my decorating apprenticeship 😁 (they did teach us too 🤣)

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Yes the PVA works a treat. The ceiling shown in the video still looks good with no more peeling. Hope all goes well for you Paul 😊

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@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating i have been thinking "shall I use filler... Pva... What paint?".. You have totally answered all my questions! your whole channel is such a massive help and inspiration.

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Hi, it should be fine to use the finishing skim for this purpose. Glad you found the video helpful Yoshii 🙂

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Thanks, will do!

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Mmmmm I will give that ago thanks I've just used masonry paint on back yard gate after scraping of loose paint and really pleased with results and so fast

Thank you.

Hi, the 120 is best used when there is a lot of filler to be rubbed down and the 240 is good for small isolated areas. However, the 120 is a good one to use for most situations.

Thank you, I will 😊

Yes that should be fine 😊

Hi, sorry to hear about the flaking paint problem. One reason for this could be that they have applied a matt emulsion paint directly over a silk emulsion paint. The matt emulsion wont adhere well to the silk and peels away in places. Hopefully it will be ok if you can scrape back the flacking paint to a firm edge. The areas where the bubbles have flattened down will probably bubble again as soon as you apply fresh paint over it so try and remove the paint from those areas. I would suggest you treat one wall as shown in the video and apply paint to see how it turns out before doing the rest. If you get any more problems please get back to me. Fingers crossed for you.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Amazing, that's exactly what's happened. Thank you so much. The original (satin) paint is perfectly adhered and is quite impossible to remove without sanding back to the plaster. The subsequent next two colours were obviously applied, poorly, with a brush are the problem and are especially loose where it's thicker. The real problem is that they're loose in places but because it's matt finish, it's hard to see where they're adhered and I only find out where they're loose when it comes off. Very frustrating. And to add insult to injury, all the ceilings and the bathroom and kitchen walls have artex on them... which we've had tested and contains you-know-what... Any how, I've taken your advice up to applying the PVA coat and am just waiting on the filler to dry. However in applying it I've revealed more areas that are lifting. And, of course, the bit I'm working on, and is worst, is the hall/stairs/landing 😂😔 At least I know what the problem is now. Thank you.👍 I'll let you know how I get on.

Goodness me you have got a mission on your hands there. For future reference, if you need to apply vinyl matt over vinyl silk, give it one or two coats of Zinsser Bullseye 123 first and that should sort it. I do hope you can sort it out without to much work. contact me again if you have to, good luck 🤞

Hi, be very careful sanding the water based gloss as it remains quite soft for a long time. Use a 240 grade if it requires sanding and abrade very lightly. If the first coat does not have any bits or defects you can apply directly over the first coat.

Hi, if it is a new bare plaster surface, don't rub it down, just go over the surface lightly with a scraper to remove any nibs. Dust off and then apply a mist coat (paint thinned 20% with water) and then apply two further coats. Good luck with the decorating.

Hi Peter, for your Formica cabinets I would suggest the following, apply 1 or 2 coats of Zinsser Bullseye 123, no need to rub it down first. This paint has excellent adhesion on these types of surfaces. Then apply a water based satin wood, eggshell or gloss. The bullseye is white but can be tinted with acrylic colours. The water based satin wood etc normally has quick drying on the labels. Hope all goes well for you 😊

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi Aubery. Thank you so much for your help. Very much appreciated. Take care and stay safe. All the best. 🇬🇧👍👌😄❤️

Hi Jenny, yes blown vinyl is easily damaged and difficult to repair. Now that it has been painted it is difficult to apply a product that will make it more rigid. There are many modern paints that state that they are tough and durable and could help. Dulux Trade Diamond Matt states: Key Benefits, Scrub, scuff and stain resistant, Ultimate durability, Repeatably cleanable smooth matt finish, Anti-Fade technology. Other manufacturers also produce similar products. If I think of another alternative then I will let you know.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you for your swift reply Aubrey. It's certainly taught me a lesson. I'll try the paint you recommended

Hi you can clean them using white spirit. If you look at my video on how to clean paint brushes this is based on cleaning brushes used in solvent based paints.

Yes that should be fine.

Hi Chris, if the ceiling does not have the mould problem but was just flaking then using the matt emulsion should be fine. But make sure you treat the flaking areas as shown in the video. If you do get the black mould problem in places then you will need to use the Zinsser. Some retailers will tint it the colour you want so check before you buy it. Hope that helps.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Brilliant thanks Aubrery.

Hi, if you are following the manufacturers instructions you should not need to do this. It may add extra adhesion but will be extremely difficult to remove the wallpaper in the future. Also, any paste residue on the wallpaper may lead to shinny patches on the applied wallpaper.

Hi, I prefer to use the Bullseye 123.

I used some Bullseye 123 thinned with around 20% water to prime the filler. You could also use some normal matt emulsion paint thinned 20% with water.

Hi, you could paint them using the same paint system which I show on my painting old pine furniture video. This furniture had previously been varnished. It should be a suitable paint system for you.

Hi, yes the whole ceiling was painted with the Perma White to prevent any future mould growth. I am pleased to report that the ceiling still looks good with no more flaking 😊

Hello, my whole bathroom ceiling is peeling. Can i use all the paints and fillers you used across the whole ceiling? Also, I didn't hear you say if you primed the rest of the ceiling before adding the perma white. Thanks for a great video and for your time.

Hi Brian, I am not sure what brand it is. Most decorating merchants should stock similar. It is a 1" scraper with hardwood handle and make sure the metal tang goes the full length of the handle.

You could try tinting the perma white with artists acrylic colours or add a dash of the wall paint.

Not sure what could be effecting you health wise in the room. Might be worth getting a carbon monoxide detector just in case. Before removing the plaster you could try treating the water stain with Zinsser BIN Primer. This stuff works really well with covering water stains.

Hi, yes it can be used to coat both the walls and the ceiling 😊

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks for the reply. Wanted to know if I have to paint the whole walls & ceiling with mould paint or the specific area where the mould is?

Zinsser Perma White is a great product for use where mould is a problem. If you check out the product details you will see that it should be a good choice to meet your requirements.

Looking at the safety data sheet for this product it only contains 5% bleach. I would suggest trying a solution of 1 part household bleach to three parts water. This would give a stronger solution of 25% bleach which normally does the trick. Hope all goes well for you 🙂

Hi Dave, it all depends on how big the area is to be treated. Either one will work. I would suggest first try mixing it up using a small measurer like the cap from an aerosol spray or similar. The solution does go a long way so you do not need loads of it. Hope all goes well with the decorating.

Bleach normally does the trick. The Zinsser Perma White will prevent the mould from returning and is guaranteed for many years.

Well at least you have got the mould sorted Al and the flaking paint will be sorted with the next re-dec. 😊

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating also thank you for the video uploads. Your experience helps me out and enables me to do a better job each time.

That is great to hear 😊

Hi, the Technical Data Sheet for this product states that it can be applied to previously painted metals and will adhere well to glossy surfaces. I have applied other water based finishes to radiators and I would think that this product should be suitable. Hope all goes well with the decorating.

Hi. In the video-Zinsser123 primer-sealer stain killer is it oil sealer paint ?

Hi, you are right when you say that oil based sealer will trap moisture and may later cause flaking. I would suggest you try the processes shown in my video. Scrape off the flaking paint and rub down the remaining paint lightly with a 120 grade abrasive. Seal around the flaking areas with some PVA glue thinned with 1 part glue and 3 parts water. Leave overnight to dry. Apply Pollyfilla where required and when dry rub down smooth. Prime the filled areas and any bare plaster with Bullseye 123 and leave a couple of hours to dry. Apply 2 coats of the Zinsser Perma-white. I hope that helps 😊

Hi, it is water based.

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi, thanks for your advise is much precious! I'm still doubt for paint peeling repair in Why as known to use oil sealer which is stronger adhesive to the ceiling wall and last longer than water-based paint??? Is this wrong?? OR Why some as known to use latex paint for paint peeling??? Why and how to decide oil sealer or latex or water based? Your advise is much helpful and precious to me😇😓😇

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi. After Bullseye 123 is dried, we still need to apply Anti-mould paint? (Zinsser Perma-white is an anti-mold paint?) why some known as after oil sealer is good enough, anti-mould paint is not necessary, just following with normal paint?😰

Could be Kathy but that might also show as a brown water stain on the ceiling. It might be where there is a gap in the loft insulation or perhaps a cold bridge as it is near he outside wall

Nice 1 Aubs. Greats tip 😘

so no need for filler either? if all feathered out and smooth and flat. You then say Sealer, is that PVA?

@@kilmoregalway oil based sealer/primer. Stops anything coming through and also hardens the edges so they won't keep peeling.

The PVA seals the area which is to be filled. This prevents the old paint from lifting around the edges of the areas to be filled. If PVA is not applied you will find that the old paint will start to lift away around the edge of the area which has been filled. I hope that helps.

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PVA not good in damp areas

Sorry to hear that Brian. Hope all goes well with your decorating 😊

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