Peeling Glossy Paint in Bathroom?

Question

I have a bathroom door that became soiled around the door k**b, and scrubbing it with Windex has caused the paint to loosen up, and peel. It also feels very sticky to the touch now. I don't know if the paint on there is oil or latex but it has a rubbery feel to it when it's peeled off, so I assume latex.

I sanded it a little around the problem spot but cannot get it smooth (still peeling at the edges of where I stop sanding).

Then I tried to go ahead and paint over it with white latex, but it looks pretty bad (rough), and stays sticky.

How do I remedy this problem?

Answer 1

the alcohol in your Windex reacted with the latex paint breaking the paint down eventual the stickiness should go away then just repaint your door

M M  could very well be right on with your peeling issue as putting latex over oil is a no no  unless it's prepped correctly

Answer 2

I don't know if you can get Nitro-Moors where you live - are you in the USA?- but this is THE best paint stripper if you are going to strip and paint the whole door.

Failing that, sand down the area to be painted using a fine grit paper (250 or 300 grade) and then wash the whole door down with sugar soap and rinse with fresh water on a fluff-free cloth. Allow to dry thoroughly and paint using a gloss roller for a smooth finish.

Answer 3

It sounds as if latex enamel was used over an oil base paint.  The latex is rubber and sits on top of the oil base rather than penetrate.  When it dries, it shrinks ever so slightly which makes the adherence become compromised.

Remove the k**b or at least the plate.  Try to sand as smooth as possible at the damaged area, then use a fine grit sandpaper (400 grit) for the edges. "Rough up, the remainder of the door gently.  Apply oil-base primer to the door then finish coats with oil base enamel.

Answer 4

how old is your house? because back in the day everyone used oil latex was hardly ever used.

for the sticky issue id try cleaning it with a lacquer thinner it's the strongest possible thing to use to clean stuff.  it should work.

it usually hard to paint over something like a door with a roller or brush because doors and trim are usually sprayed for an even coat.  

other things i suggest is pulling as much as the peeling paint as possible because if you paint over it might just bubble and start peeling again.  after you could sand the rough edges or even use spackle to even it out. use a putty knife and spread the spackle over the peeled spots then use the putty knife to scrape off the excess. then sand again and paint over it should be "liveable" after that.  if it's a big area i suggest using a weenie roller then you wont have all the brush marks.

good luck!