Decorating issue

[steveo]

Had a load of work done including some plastering but some walls were ok so I painted them with emulsion. Wasn't happy with the finish on one wall s sanded it off. when I repainted it a load of tiny bubbles appeared in the paint, anything from 1mm to 3mm diam.

Sanded it off and decided to wash it down to eliminate any dust. Washed it with clean water and a sponge and the bubbles re-appeared.
Sanded it and filled the holes made by removing the bubble and washed it with sugar soap. Bubbles appeared straight away.

I really don't want to get it re plastered but am running out of ideas. Anyone got any solutions?

 

[Jam_Man]

Did you seal the plaster before painting it ?

We used some solvent or other in water before painting ours.

 

[steveo]

Did you seal the plaster before painting it ?

We used some solvent or other in water before painting ours.

It wasn't new plaster. Was painting over previously painted stuff. Funny thing is the paint took ok first coat. I am now wondering if anything could have come off the sandpaper

 

[MK Shrimper]

What I can see on the web is that the original paint job wasn't sealed properly and rather than soak into the plaster it's just sitting on top of it.

 

[Cricko]

Have you had any damp issues in that area?

 

[callan]

Have you had any damp issues in that area?

Bit personal, mate.

 

[steveo]

What I can see on the web is that the original paint job wasn't sealed properly and rather than soak into the plaster it's just sitting on top of it.

That's the odd thing though MK, its no new plaster. The second coat is bubbling. The first coat was ok and that was on top of paint that had been there for years.

 

[steveo]

Have you had any damp issues in that area?

No, its an internal wall and the bubbling is taking place about head height

 

[Cricko]

No, its an internal wall and the bubbling is taking place about head height

http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/blistering-interior-paint-problem

 

[steveo]

Thanks Ill try some primer.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Light a match and let the insurance company sort it out.

Make sure any Picassos and Faberge eggs you own are in the house as well.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

You need to find the W*** H** fan who is blowing them and deal with him accordingly.

 

[steveo]

Sorted. Painted the wall with an oil based primer then emulsioned it.

Thanks chaps