How do you fix peeling or flaking paint before repainting, and what causes it in the first place?
Quick Answer
Peeling or flaking paint happens when moisture, sun, or poor surface prep breaks the bond between paint and surface. Fix it by scraping all loose chips, sanding smooth, cleaning off dust, repairing damage, priming bare spots with a bonding or stain-blocking primer, then applying fresh, high-quality paint.
Detailed Answer
Hot summers, sudden rainstorms, and high humidity in Northeast Georgia put paint under stress. Add in harsh UV rays, trapped indoor moisture, or cheap paint applied over chalk, mildew, or glossy surfaces, and the coating will soon blister, peel, or flake. Skipping primer or painting before wood is dry are the most common culprits.
The cure starts with thorough surface prep. Our crew uses hand scrapers or pressure washing to remove every loose chip. When we work on older homes, our EPA Lead-Safe certified painters follow proper containment to keep your family safe.
Next, we wipe away dust, let the surface dry, and spot-prime bare wood or metal with a high-bond or stain-blocking primer. On chalky exteriors we may apply a full bonding primer for extra grip. Finally, we brush or spray premium exterior house paint matched to North Georgia’s climate for long-lasting color and protection.
Want paint that stays put? Get a free painting estimate, and BCI Painting backs the job with a two-year workmanship and material warranty.