Howdy,

Our home is 6 years old.

The interior is painted with latex over skim coat plaster.

In one room, I am in the habit of sitting up in bed while
typing on my laptop (like right now) while leaning back
against the wall.

Earlier today, I noticed that the paint had deteriorated in
the "leaning" area.

There is no visible difference, but if I run my hand along
the surface, the paint feels "dry" and smooth until I reach
the "leaning" zone.

There, it feels very slightly "tacky" and if I touch it with
my fingernail, the paint is extremely soft, and peels off in
small areas. The material that peels off is "rubbery" in
texture.

Of course, I would love to know what might have caused this
problem, but even more important than that is the issue of
preparation for a re-coat.

What might be an appropriate way to remove the defective
paint? Also, what sort of prep (if any) might be needed to
avoid a repeat of the problem.

Thanks for any help,
--
Kenneth

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Howdy,

Our home is 6 years old.

The interior is painted with latex over skim coat plaster.

In one room, I am in the habit of sitting up in bed while
typing on my laptop (like right now) while leaning back
against the wall.

Earlier today, I noticed that the paint had deteriorated in
the "leaning" area.

There is no visible difference, but if I run my hand along
the surface, the paint feels "dry" and smooth until I reach
the "leaning" zone.

There, it feels very slightly "tacky" and if I touch it with
my fingernail, the paint is extremely soft, and peels off in
small areas. The material that peels off is "rubbery" in
texture.

Of course, I would love to know what might have caused this
problem, but even more important than that is the issue of
preparation for a re-coat.

What might be an appropriate way to remove the defective
paint? Also, what sort of prep (if any) might be needed to
avoid a repeat of the problem.

Thanks for any help,
--
Kenneth

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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:37:55 -0700, "charlie"
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"Kenneth" wrote in message
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Howdy,

Our home is 6 years old.

The interior is painted with latex over skim coat plaster.

In one room, I am in the habit of sitting up in bed while
typing on my laptop (like right now) while leaning back
against the wall.

Earlier today, I noticed that the paint had deteriorated in
the "leaning" area.

There is no visible difference, but if I run my hand along
the surface, the paint feels "dry" and smooth until I reach
the "leaning" zone.

There, it feels very slightly "tacky" and if I touch it with
my fingernail, the paint is extremely soft, and peels off in
small areas. The material that peels off is "rubbery" in
texture.

Of course, I would love to know what might have caused this
problem, but even more important than that is the issue of
preparation for a re-coat.

What might be an appropriate way to remove the defective
paint? Also, what sort of prep (if any) might be needed to
avoid a repeat of the problem.

Thanks for any help,
--
Kenneth

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Hello again,

Done... Many thanks,
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There, it feels very slightly "tacky" and if I touch it with
my fingernail, the paint is extremely soft, and peels off in
small areas. The material that peels off is "rubbery" in
texture.


Oils and salts from your skin is reacting to the paint. Try a some
denatured alcohol on a small spot and wait a day or so to see if that
clears up the tackiness.

Or leave ir all alone and cover that area with a thin backed cloth
covered material with or without padding..

And try not to lean on the paint.

P

On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:14:48 GMT, wrote:

On
There, it feels very slightly "tacky" and if I touch it with
my fingernail, the paint is extremely soft, and peels off in
small areas. The material that peels off is "rubbery" in
texture.


Oils and salts from your skin is reacting to the paint. Try a some
denatured alcohol on a small spot and wait a day or so to see if that
clears up the tackiness.

Or leave ir all alone and cover that area with a thin backed cloth
covered material with or without padding..

And try not to lean on the paint.

P

Howdy,

You are no doubt correct on all counts, and I have tried the
alcohol already.

Repainting the area would be trivial, but would there be
anything that I should be doing by way of prep?

I doubt that new paint could stick to the paint I have in
its present condition.

Many thanks,
--
Kenneth

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Kenneth wrote:
On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:14:48 GMT, wrote:

On
There, it feels very slightly "tacky" and if I touch it with
my fingernail, the paint is extremely soft, and peels off in
small areas. The material that peels off is "rubbery" in
texture.


Oils and salts from your skin is reacting to the paint. Try a some
denatured alcohol on a small spot and wait a day or so to see if that
clears up the tackiness.

Or leave ir all alone and cover that area with a thin backed cloth
covered material with or without padding..

And try not to lean on the paint.

P

Howdy,

You are no doubt correct on all counts, and I have tried the
alcohol already.

Repainting the area would be trivial, but would there be
anything that I should be doing by way of prep?

I doubt that new paint could stick to the paint I have in
its present condition.

Many thanks,

Take off the old paint. How? Paint remover if it won't just scrape off.

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"Kenneth" wrote in message
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Howdy,

Our home is 6 years old.

The interior is painted with latex over skim coat plaster.

In one room, I am in the habit of sitting up in bed while
typing on my laptop (like right now) while leaning back
against the wall.

Earlier today, I noticed that the paint had deteriorated in
the "leaning" area.

That will happen, try not to lean against the wall.


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What might be an appropriate way to remove the defective
paint? Also, what sort of prep (if any) might be needed to
avoid a repeat of the problem.


A good quality wall paint will cover it up. If any is actually coming loose
scrape it off, prime and repaint.

"Kenneth" wrote in message
Earlier today, I noticed that the paint had deteriorated in
the "leaning" area.

Body oils leeching into the wall. I've experienced the same thing from a
spot where I liked to lean my had. As to a solution? I'm not sure there is
one other than not to lean in against the wall?