it helps cuz i have really bad adhd and most videos are useless to me. because all they are just people hearing themselves talk all day. Idk how they will survive if theyre not talking all day.
I qualified as a House Painter & Decorator in the 1970s (UK). The reason that paint is flaking is nothing to do with condensation. There is also no need for special primer on masonry/plaster or filler. The reason that ceiling is flaking is because the person painting it was not a painter and did not know how to apply the first coat of emulsion as a priming 'mist' coat and preferably with a brush. A mist coat is a thinned coat of the ordinary emulsion you are going to paint the ceiling with. It is thinned so it soaks in and grabs the plaster and it is applied by brushing in all directions to try and get under any residual dust that may be left behind even after you wash the ceiling with clean water. All subsequent coats of paint are dependant on how well this first thinned 'mist' priming coat is applied. You also do not use 'any' knife to scrape back. There are filling and stripping knives. Stripping knives are more rigid to take the punishment. Filling knives are more flexible and if you use them as scrapers etc you will at some point put a nick in the end and then ridges will be left when you use them for filling. Two different types of knife and they do different jobs. Filler needs to dry out slowly in order to give it time to adhere. In fact, I would have wet the surface before applying filler to kill the suction and slow down the drying time. Smart painters do their filling as the last job of the day. Using a heat gun to accelerate the drying was an error. When a ceiling has a few bubbles like that and you can see the pink plaster underneath it usually means much or all of the ceiling has been painted without a thinned mist coat and will remain vulnerable and bits will flake in the future. The fix you applied is a bit of a bodge and temporary. I would have explained to the customer the possibility that this ceiling will always have the potential for bits coming away because the first coat was not thinned and soaked in, but thick and simply laying on the top. After stripping back I would have just feathered the edges and lost them un a few coats of paint. The caulk you applied and dried super quick is now an additional vulnerability.
In a situation like this where it feels like this type of a "fix" is only going to be temporary, what would you suggest doing? Is there a way of starting over? What's the best way to get a new start? Does the paint need to be sanded down for a fresh start?
@@joeymaximus8146 In a situation like this it is often impossible to remove all the paint and start again - and a lot of hard work. Strip your loose paint back to a solid surface. Any new plaster that has been revealed can be primed using a thinned coat of emulsion (so it soaks in) with a brush (so it lifts and gets undrneath any dust. If you are lucky the paint that peeled off did so in patches because there was patches of dust on the ceiling and the painter rolled over them and this is why it didn't adhere well in those areas - if you're unlucky the painter was untrained and applied an undiluted coat of emulsion to the new plaster which lay on the surface of the plaster rather than soaking in and the whole ceiling is a vulnerable to patches of peeling paint. There is no practical remedy because you cannot get under the badly painted surface. It really all depends how much of a bad job was done originally.
If only more youtubers used the speed up function when making videos Then we'd end up with well put together clear and concise videos like this one. Cheers
Really solid video. I have to do my own ceiling because my landlord said the owners of the building deemed the water damage in my bathroom ceiling is "not that bad" and it doesn't warrant a fix. He gave the money and materials to me and offered to help but I'm very picky about how things are done. I live in one of those apartments where the cleaners just paint over everything, including outlets, drawer pulls, and switches, instead of taking it down for new tenants. Absolute clownery from 'em, I swear.
Thank you so much for the detailed step by step instruction. I was able to repair the peeling paint from underneath my AC unit thanks to your tutorial. Very helpful!!
If u wanna get a best result u need to use oil based primer on the scraped surface once u under coated , apply filler on the edges then sand it then water based primer and in the end put the final coat
Just follow what u watched in this video but the secret is putting oil based on the plaster after draped odd to stop it from peeling off as oil based primer acts like glue , before patching it with filler Wish u all the best
This guy is a legend. So full of confidence you can just tell from the beginning from the very decisive pointing! The only think I will be confident about is that I will have massive holes on me ceiling tomorrow. Look at the bright side, I'll be an expert painter by the end of the 3rd lockdown X). Great vid and thanks so much for the great instructions!
Hi Bill! I am going through that right now. The house was built in 1959, and was repainted about 30 years ago. In the bathroom, there was some peeling paint, so I started scraping. There were 3 big problems with the paint job. The surface was not washed, and someone smoked a lot in that bathroom. Another problem was that the old paint was probably an oil based paint, and no primer was used over it. I used a scraper and touched up the edge with a grinder as I worked. I removed easily 95% of the last paint job on the ceiling. It was like peeling wallpaper off, as it came off in huge sheets. The bathroom started smelling like an old bar where people had been chain smoking for 50 years or so. I then washed the 1959 beige-peach colored paint, and it was disgusting. One thing I would suggest is to clean the surfaces after you have scraped them. I used a very strong base cleaner, in this case, Purple Power. In the past, I used Trisodium Phosphate, but it is sometimes difficult to find. I am using a more water resistant patch rather than drywall compound because it is a bathroom. It dries quite hard, and should last. Next, I will use a special primer that adheres well, and finish by painting it with a semi-gloss enamel paint. I am 66 years old, and my Mom bought her first apartments when I was 18 months old, so I have been cleaning, patching, and painting for a long time. Great video!!
I have a townhome built in 1966 so similar issues like yours @Gary . Question, where did you find your water based primer? This is my first time attempting to do this myself and I don’t want to mess up!😩
Hi Gary can you pls tell me about the water resistant patch? I've google it and its coming up as a gorilla tape? I want to see my option other than drywall compound thank you
I tend to find that peel stop comes away from the plaster still if used in bathrooms where there is moisture. You can’t beat a 50-50 wash coat on bare plaster
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you for your time to make the video so we can fix peeling paint on walls ourselves. I fixed my walls the same way but I let the joint compound dry overnight for each layer and then 2 layers of primer and 2 layers of paint so it took me 6 days to finish the walls. Thank you again! You are the MASTER of repairing walls! :-)
thanks for the video mate. my mistake is not applying primer. it kept on peeling while i was rolling. very annoying. redone the drywall compound multiple times.
Exactly I would like to know what compound product he’s using. He should have linked it on his video. But it looks to me that he doesn’t respond to anybody. And he wants us to donate,ha! I don’t think so.
More thorough than some other videos I watched on the topic. Thanks so much! Now I need to sort out which type of joint compound. Seems like big gashes need a mesh tape too. I'm curious why not prime the entire area? Guess it's not necessary?
Thank you so much for this video!! I was debating whether to try fixing paint bubbling in my house myself or hiring a handyman, but with tour detailed tutorial I think I can do it!
We have a ton of flaking and peeling paint near a skylight in our bathroom. I'm assuming the process would be the same, but is there a good recommendation of primer or paint that can withstand the heavy duty UV and constant sun from the skylight?
Great video mate. Nice job also. I have a tip as well for that exhaust cover that might be handy as I did it my self and it friggin worked Get yourself some 40 strength hair peroxide from a hairhouse warehouse or wherever Brush that yellow old plastic cover all over pretty thick with that peroxide. Glad wrap it and put it in the sun for 3-4 hours Remove wrap and hose it all off. You’ll end up with it as white as it was when new. There’s videos on RU-vid of this. I thought it was B.S but it works
No,your going to have the same result doing it that way. Sorry man but let me learn you something: 1- scrape and sand all loose paint 2- it needs to be sealed with an oil based primer ,this creates the barrier between the water based plaster and your water based joint compound and your latex paint so that you don't re-activate the original plaster under the paint you scraped off. 3- after primer is dry apply joint compound usually 2-3 passes I recommend fan over the heat gun 4-sand the edges and work your way in 5-prime with what ever you want oil/latex 6- hire a painter to paint your ceiling give your body a break.
Watching this as a lady who doesn’t know how to fix anything in the house and figuring out if I can do this and head out to the hardware OR if I should just call someone 😂 HAHAHA *laughs in self-pity*
It isn't difficult at all - if you are patient and do the preparation PROPERLY, then the job will not only look good BUT it will be long lasting too. No one wants to have to keep re-doing these decorative repairs because they were too lazy to do proper groundwork.
Since I've been out of work, I have fixed my computer, twice, My oven, my boiler, put in a Hot water heater, repiped leaking pipes in the basement and I am repairing plaster walls , etc. it goes on and on. I am 64. first time ever, I can't say I'm having fun but I am knocking it out of the park/ never knew this stuff was fairly easy to do. And I do give credit to those with experience. The nuance of experience is irreplaceable. Awake to how much Ive been scammed and all the folks who do crappy work. Brilliantly eye opening . Thank you RU-vid University!
With exposed peeling drywall you need to spray with kilz or apply pro 999 so the mud can adhere properly. Use pre set mud first so it doesn't crack. Comes in 5 , 20, 45 or 90 minute mud. Second coat you can use regular mud with a little water.
@@weetzybat after you sand down the edges prime the area you have just removed the flaky paint from. Let it dry then use joint compound. Then prime again once that's been sanded also then paint.
I would hv liked to see a link to all the tools and name of Compound & Primer you had used, because I hv those same problems in my living room, bathroom and a few other spots in my home and as a woman I will like to know I can do these things for myself...other wise great job explaining what causes those problems and how to avoid them.
I was painting my hall in Ireland and found two bubbles, so I had to stop painting. I knew thisbsmall bubble was going to turn into a big bubble and a bit of a headache bat that, too. I was just searching for a fix and found your video. Exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Bill, good job just one additional step that I use. After scrapping all the loose paint of ceiling, it's a good idea to undercoat the raw edges before applying the first coat of plaster as sometimes the wet plaster can creep under and start bubbling later. As a handyman, I do this type of work every day.
I would use one of the sealer primers on the market made for this problem covering the entire ceiling prior to filling. Even doing this, very likely this ceiling will pose continuing problems because the paint was applied incorrectly. .
Good instructions. Thank you very much. I am doing something similar to one of the walls. It was done only 2 years ago. Only one of the walls is bubbling. I scrapped out the loose paint, and found it bubbling happened at the spot where filler was used. I suspect it is because the painter didn't wait for the filler to dry properly before painting over it. And he is supposed to be doing painting for a living ! He wont get another job from me.
Thanks Bill, well explained. I have a number of areas peeling throughout my house and was wondering what to do. Thanks to you, I feel I can attack them myself
Moisture from new paint coat loosens the old paint especially if the surface under old is a gloss and was not sanded washed primed properly as for any painting the prep is hardest takes the longest and the most important step anyone can throw paint on but there is a correct method to the whole process and type of paint used is equally important
Hello, I need a list of the tools and products used in this video. I’m trying to fix peeling paint in my room on my own. I’m a single mom so all information provided will be extremely useful & will make this task much easier for me. Many thnx! ✨
You'll want a putty knife for the scraping, 3 or 4 inch should be fine, and a 12 inch for the mud. The filler is just joint compound and comes in powder you add water to, or premix buckets. It's very cheap. If the paper under the paint is torn you'll need an acrylic primer to seal the tears before you use the joint compound for the fill. Don't mud over torn paper. Then you want a sanding block with 120 or 180grit paper or a fine/ultrafine sanding sponge to get rid of ridges and blend the edge of the patch with the rest of the ceiling/wall. Remember when you're mudding - you can sand away a ridge or lift, but you need more mud and drying time to fill a pit or hole, so bigger is better. Let it dry, blend it with the sponge/sandpaper, then prime it, then paint it. If you can see imperfections after priming you'll also see them through the paint, so if you're not happy with it fix it and prime it again before you paint it
Great video. No deep dive industry explanations. LOVE the tip with the heat gun. I’m watching is as I prep to redo the bubbling trim around my shower surround. I now have a reason to buy a heat gun. Tops, my friend. Tops! 👍👍
Thank you for this!! Bought a house and 2 years in, every room is peeling! Previous owners and builder never prepped the dry wall!! I still have small bits left on the wall I can't get off. Going to try this hack.
My whole garage has cracked peeling paint - everywhere! I've been scraping for days. It's overwhelming. I've removed the entire ceiling's paint. Walls have millions of fine cracks that won't scrape off. I've given up. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?
I think the only secret here is that between 09:44 and 09:48, there's a jump cut over completely stripping the entire ceiling of paint and repriming the whole thing from scratch. Tried following this exactly on a few areas that showed exactly the same flaking paint. Never worked. Sanding always took too much off no matter how gentle I was, going back to reveal the edges of the paint that I'd stripped back to. It was easier to spend time stripping all the paint off and starting from new. Would have been far quicker and less messy doing that from the beginning than trying this a few times first.
Very helpful. I just finished fixing a self induced bubble in my living room ceiling. Your video was very helpful. The hairdryer trick helped immensely.
Wow thank you so much for making this video. I’m painting the inside of the house and this happened to me and I just left it because i didn’t know what to do. Now instead of hiring someone I can just do it myself. Great video thank you.
Awesome. Thanks for confirming what I know. I needed this video to prove to my manager that I’m not just adding more work to an “easy” fix. Thanks for making it. Also heat gun is genius
Thanks for this video. I'm trying to follow along, but my bathroom paint just keeps peeling and peeling when I try to scrape it off. It's like rubber. Any advice?
Hi Bill! thank you for your excellent videos. I am doing my bathroom ceiling for the first time! However I think the joint compound ive used is for plasterboard and not for ceilings? will it impact the job? oh no.......Thank you
Great video mate, just a question please, what did you use to cover the spots before priming and painting? It would really be helpful to us trying to do the same repair to our homes.
