Q: My parents have lived in their house for 48 years. The house is about 54 years old. They have always used good-quality paint. About three years ago the ceiling began to peel. When a representative ...

Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

Q: Why do some of my ceilings' paint peel? A: (1.) Wrong type of paint. (Not ceiling paint, which is lighter in weight than any other paint, including primer.) (2.) Dirty, unsanded plaster. Wash and ...

Q. Why do some of my ceilings’ paint peel? A. 1. Wrong type of paint. Not ceiling paint, which is lighter in weight than any other paint, including primer. 2. Dirty, unsanded plaster. Wash and sand ...

Is there anything more annoying than watching the paint around your house start to crack, blister, and peel? Not only is it messy, but it can also make you want to cry when you recall the amount of ...

We all know the miseries of outside paint peeling, flaking and coming off in sheets. We also know the reason for those failures. Moisture is the villain, most of it from within, not outside. There are ...

Home DIY can be daunting for even the most experienced or well-practiced handyman. This makes having the necessary arsenal to solve tough home improvement problems – or in some cases turn your paint ...

Peeling paint is unwanted and an eyesore. It's also a sign that there’s been an issue in the preparation or application. Freshly applied paint can look good even if the preparation is below par. But ...

If you struggle to keep on top of humidity levels, extreme condensation can easily build up in your house. This constant build-up (and drying out) of water on the paint around your house can ...

If you're noticing paint peeling in the bathroom, then one of the most common reasons is water. It's not necessarily that the kids are getting fast and loose with the showerhead. Like in other parts ...