In our upstairs bathroom, we have peeling paint, how do you get the paint off the wall? We bought htose scrapper things. They work somewhat, but it takes forever in a day. This house is like 42 yrs old, and Im sure the paint is that old as well LOL..We have been here for 7 yrs. There was wallpaper in there. We pulled that down, but the paint is all chipping. I would like it all down so we can put some fresh paint up. Any suggestions how to get rid of chipping/peeling paint?

By Karen~moderator on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 04:08 pm:

Uhhhhhhhhh using a sander??? I have no idea!

By Yjja123 on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 04:31 pm:

Could it have lead? If it is really old there will be other precautions. Otherwise--I would start by sanding it and then follow up with a primer like kilz.

By Trina~moderator on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 04:36 pm:

Yjja123 brings up a good point. Lead paint is a possibility. More info:
Lead Poisoning

By Kaye on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 05:31 pm:

I probably wouldn't bother, due to the possiblity of lead. What I would do is take drywall mud and mud over it, then texture it how you want it and paint. The drywall mud should secure down the old paint.