Posted by Joan797 on May 28, 2006, at 14:58:04
In reply to Help deglossing walls to paint?, posted by Racer on May 28, 2006, at 14:16:39
Well, I would have to have more information before I could possibly help you.......
1. Are you painting on sheet rock or some other wall medium? Paneling or other smooth surfaces can affect adhesion.
2. How long did you wait to peel up the tape? Sometimes they suggest at least 48 hours for paint to dry completely.
Having asked/answered the above, might I just say, I hate painters tape. I have never had an experience in painting where I didn't peel off some of the new paint with the tape, no matter what I was painting on, with, or how. I find it just as easy to use either an edger....but that can sometimes get paint underneath it....or most often I just use a very small paint brush 1" or smaller to trim in around woodwork, etc. The last paint job I did was on old plaster walls that were VERY uneven and had deep pockets in them. I used a small paint brush like the size a professional artist would use and it worked great on that 1" part of the woodwork that butted up against the wall.
Now, you might try liquid sander......but again that takes more time and effort.
I think perhaps the best thing to do is to paint with a good primer.....primer is usually always a flat consistency and new paint adheres the best to primer. Even if the primer is put on top of other paint.
So, my unexpert answer is..............
use a coat of primer, and a small brush for trim and patience, patience, patience.
Joan
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