I am trying to repaint my kitchen but for some reason whatever paint I use, the paint won't stick. I tried sanding the walls first, then applying oil based primer, but the paint can be easily scratched off. I also tried on one wall using paint thinner to clean I guess any oils or greese on the wall, then applying primer but it still does not stick to the wall. The biggest problem is that I am not sure what type of paint is there now, or how the kitchen was painted before. Whatever I try, the paint continues to peel off easily. What can I do? There must be something I can do to make the paint stick.
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There is some type of contamination on the surface that is not allowing the new paint to adhear and it could very well be grease. I would wash the walls down with paint thinner and follow that with an ammonia and water wash to remove the grease. Then prime the entire surface with a pigmented shellac based primer such as Zinsser BIN which sticks to alot of difficult surfaces. The finish paint can be a acrylic semi-gloss or eggshell finish.
Hope this helps out.
Hope this helps out.
Hi ClaireD,
Can you give a little history of the home/kitchen area?
* Age of home, age of existing paint-job, any kitchen remodeling, was any wallpaper ever painted over/removed...?
* How long were you waiting after application b4 trying scrape off the paint & primer?
* Normally, cleaning with Dirtex, rinsing, and letting it dry a day before priming does wonders!
* BIN primer from Zinsser adheres well to slicker surfaces. Fairly strong alcohol odor though...have windows open.
* Latex paints work just fine on this primer.
* Use a Satin or Semi-gloss (2 coats!!!) for Kitchen.
Let us know the details!
Faron
Can you give a little history of the home/kitchen area?
* Age of home, age of existing paint-job, any kitchen remodeling, was any wallpaper ever painted over/removed...?
* How long were you waiting after application b4 trying scrape off the paint & primer?
* Normally, cleaning with Dirtex, rinsing, and letting it dry a day before priming does wonders!
* BIN primer from Zinsser adheres well to slicker surfaces. Fairly strong alcohol odor though...have windows open.
* Latex paints work just fine on this primer.
* Use a Satin or Semi-gloss (2 coats!!!) for Kitchen.
Let us know the details!
Faron
