Hi!

I have a bathroom that I am attempting to remodel in a house that was
built rather cheaply in the early 1960's. I have a ceiling corner
wall that refuses to take paint. I've applied primer as well as semi-
gloss paint only to have the paint crack and peel. Does anyone have
any idea as to what causes this and how I can keep the paint from
cracking and peeling? I've put a good coat of quality paint and
primer up there.

Many thanks in advance.

Rose

On 17 Apr 2007 07:38:10 -0700, Rose wrote:

Hi!

I have a bathroom that I am attempting to remodel in a house that was
built rather cheaply in the early 1960's. I have a ceiling corner
wall that refuses to take paint. I've applied primer as well as semi-
gloss paint only to have the paint crack and peel. Does anyone have
any idea as to what causes this and how I can keep the paint from
cracking and peeling? I've put a good coat of quality paint and
primer up there.

Many thanks in advance.

Rose

HAve you checked for dampness in the attic above?

On Apr 17, 11:39 am, Goedjn wrote:
On 17 Apr 2007 07:38:10 -0700, Rose wrote:

Hi!

I have a bathroom that I am attempting to remodel in a house that was
built rather cheaply in the early 1960's. I have a ceiling corner
wall that refuses to take paint. I've applied primer as well as semi-
gloss paint only to have the paint crack and peel. Does anyone have
any idea as to what causes this and how I can keep the paint from
cracking and peeling? I've put a good coat of quality paint and
primer up there.

Many thanks in advance.

Rose

HAve you checked for dampness in the attic above?

I'll have my husband check that. Thanks for the idea.

Rose

Rose wrote:
Hi!

I have a bathroom that I am attempting to remodel in a house that was
built rather cheaply in the early 1960's. I have a ceiling corner
wall that refuses to take paint. I've applied primer as well as semi-
gloss paint only to have the paint crack and peel. Does anyone have
any idea as to what causes this and how I can keep the paint from
cracking and peeling? I've put a good coat of quality paint and
primer up there.

Many thanks in advance.

Rose

Does it peel down to the plaster or wallboard? If so, it might have a
leak behind or above it. If not, the old paint surface might be soapy
or dirty or too glossy. If it is cracking only in the corner joint, it
likely needs paintable caulk (not patching compound).

Possible the wall is damaged from an old leak and deteriorating to the
point it won't hold paint.

On Apr 17, 7:38 am, Rose wrote:
Hi!

I have a bathroom that I am attempting to remodel in a house that was
built rather cheaply in the early 1960's. I have a ceiling corner
wall that refuses to take paint. I've applied primer as well as semi-
gloss paint only to have the paint crack and peel. Does anyone have
any idea as to what causes this and how I can keep the paint from
cracking and peeling? I've put a good coat of quality paint and
primer up there.

Many thanks in advance.

Rose

If there is no leak, I would try sanding, then some Kilz primer and
then paint a small section to see if it holds.

I would first clean the surface, then sand it, then prime, then paint.