Can anyone tell me how to remove peeling paint on textured drywall?

Question

The drywall is solid and I know I do not have a water problem.. the issue is 6 coats of latex OVER an oil based paint. It is blistering in several spots and scraping is to no avail. It is adheared "just well enough" to not come off, but badly enough to make the wall look flat in spots. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Smooth the walls down. Put primer on. Repaint the color you want., may take a couple of coats. Latex is the best.

Answer 2

You could possibly try paint remover or paint thinner .  You will need to have all windows open or a respirator mask on because of the fumes.  Get a paint brush and dip it in the thinner and put on walls.  Please protect your floor b/c this stuff will eat fabric and cause it to discolor.  Once on walls let sit for about 10 min and then start scraping.

Answer 3

wire brush it, prime the whole room, then patch any necessary areas, prime that, then repaint the whole thing because you can't put LATEX over OIL paint without priming

Answer 4

Sand it down, then re-texture.

Answer 5

Sand the entire room so that it all looks flat and the same.  Then if you want to re texture you can but you will have a fresh  surface to start.   LOTS of work but it worked for us!