how to fix flaking peeling bubbled paint - bathroom ceiling

Step by step how to fix / repair flaking peeling and bubbled paint. Very common problem especially in the bathroom or kitchen ceiling and an easy DIY fix. I will show you step by step how to fix this issue. For more how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE
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[@lotlot]

Such straightforward instructions. No unnecessary chat, just clear instructions. Thank you

[@victorvaca7429]

it helps cuz i have really bad adhd and most videos are useless to me. because all they are just people hearing themselves talk all day. Idk how they will survive if theyre not talking all day.

[@lastoftheurgents1965]

If only more youtubers used the speed up function when making videos Then we'd end up with well put together clear and concise videos like this one. Cheers

[@dabenico]

Spot on

[@teddybroosevelt1489]

👍🏽

[@timekabolden5309]

I see plenty on my time line. 😆

[@Rita-yw2tn]

I completely agree!

[@billydee4272]

This guy only talks when it’s necessary!👍🏽

[@everettblake836]

Really solid video. I have to do my own ceiling because my landlord said the owners of the building deemed the water damage in my bathroom ceiling is "not that bad" and it doesn't warrant a fix. He gave the money and materials to me and offered to help but I'm very picky about how things are done. I live in one of those apartments where the cleaners just paint over everything, including outlets, drawer pulls, and switches, instead of taking it down for new tenants. Absolute clownery from 'em, I swear.

[@jenniferh1847]

Thank you so much for the detailed step by step instruction. I was able to repair the peeling paint from underneath my AC unit thanks to your tutorial. Very helpful!!

[@budte]

I qualified as a House Painter & Decorator in the 1970s (UK). The reason that paint is flaking is nothing to do with condensation. There is also no need for special primer on masonry/plaster or filler. The reason that ceiling is flaking is because the person painting it was not a painter and did not know how to apply the first coat of emulsion as a priming 'mist' coat and preferably with a brush. A mist coat is a thinned coat of the ordinary emulsion you are going to paint the ceiling with. It is thinned so it soaks in and grabs the plaster and it is applied by brushing in all directions to try and get under any residual dust that may be left behind even after you wash the ceiling with clean water. All subsequent coats of paint are dependant on how well this first thinned 'mist' priming coat is applied. You also do not use 'any' knife to scrape back. There are filling and stripping knives. Stripping knives are more rigid to take the punishment. Filling knives are more flexible and if you use them as scrapers etc you will at some point put a nick in the end and then ridges will be left when you use them for filling. Two different types of knife and they do different jobs. Filler needs to dry out slowly in order to give it time to adhere. In fact, I would have wet the surface before applying filler to kill the suction and slow down the drying time. Smart painters do their filling as the last job of the day. Using a heat gun to accelerate the drying was an error. When a ceiling has a few bubbles like that and you can see the pink plaster underneath it usually means much or all of the ceiling has been painted without a thinned mist coat and will remain vulnerable and bits will flake in the future. The fix you applied is a bit of a bodge and temporary. I would have explained to the customer the possibility that this ceiling will always have the potential for bits coming away because the first coat was not thinned and soaked in, but thick and simply laying on the top. After stripping back I would have just feathered the edges and lost them un a few coats of paint. The caulk you applied and dried super quick is now an additional vulnerability.

[@joeymaximus8146]

In a situation like this where it feels like this type of a "fix" is only going to be temporary, what would you suggest doing? Is there a way of starting over? What's the best way to get a new start? Does the paint need to be sanded down for a fresh start?

[@budte]

@@joeymaximus8146 In a situation like this it is often impossible to remove all the paint and start again - and a lot of hard work. Strip your loose paint back to a solid surface. Any new plaster that has been revealed can be primed using a thinned coat of emulsion (so it soaks in) with a brush (so it lifts and gets undrneath any dust. If you are lucky the paint that peeled off did so in patches because there was patches of dust on the ceiling and the painter rolled over them and this is why it didn't adhere well in those areas - if you're unlucky the painter was untrained and applied an undiluted coat of emulsion to the new plaster which lay on the surface of the plaster rather than soaking in and the whole ceiling is a vulnerable to patches of peeling paint. There is no practical remedy because you cannot get under the badly painted surface. It really all depends how much of a bad job was done originally.

[@joeymaximus8146]

@@budte thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed answer. I really appreciate it!!

[@InJusticeAustralia]

@@budteHey thanks heaps!!! Finally someone that knows what they’re talking about!!! 🎉

[@s2003katalin]

Thank you so much for this comment. Tired of seeing these so called hacks of people speeding the natural drying times of either plaster or paints..

[@madman8708]

Thanks for making videos like this I got this problem in the bathroom and I got so much work to do ceiling and wall 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@evamarko2995]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you for your time to make the video so we can fix peeling paint on walls ourselves. I fixed my walls the same way but I let the joint compound dry overnight for each layer and then 2 layers of primer and 2 layers of paint so it took me 6 days to finish the walls. Thank you again! You are the MASTER of repairing walls! :-)

[@E190DRVR]

Very helpful. I just finished fixing a self induced bubble in my living room ceiling. Your video was very helpful. The hairdryer trick helped immensely.

[@scottcampbellmcintyre8428]

This gentleman like any experienced and great craftsman is as impressive in his work as any great professional athlete is at his work!

[@gcj7771]

Thanks so much Billshowto for your practical demonstration of how to fix flaking and peeling bubble paint. You have explained the step by step approach, and complete guide, which is very useful. Thank you!

[@pdczrwnskz]

Awesome. Thanks for confirming what I know. I needed this video to prove to my manager that I’m not just adding more work to an “easy” fix. Thanks for making it. Also heat gun is genius

[@jerryfrederick6610]

You just put my mind at ease. Thank you very much for a short simple direct to the point video.

[@elifkarol5491]

This is so helpful! I can't wait to try it on my peeling bathroom ceiling! Your explanation is so clear and precise! Signed - First timer

[@wombat-v865]

Thanks for a clear and simple to understand procedure. Great video, handy tips and tricks to feathering and finishing for any DIY.

[@jcarlton7368]

Good job! I've had a spot in my bathroom for years that I neglected. This video has given me the instruction I need to complete the repair with confidence.

[@busterjjames1490]

Literally about to paint my house so glad I found this video best demonstration I’ve found

[@user-oe9jr4de1g]

Great video, feel confident to do this myself now. Thanks

[@BroShaver]

Best advice on non destructive drywall repair. Thank you!

[@willesloco]

Very straightforward and well explained video! Thanks a bunch.

[@justanotherfan18]

Redoing my bathroom had this very issue so thanks, I was going to repaint entire bathroom now I know I dont have to. So much time saved!

[@ArleneDavid_]

Wow thank you so much for making this video. I’m painting the inside of the house and this happened to me and I just left it because i didn’t know what to do. Now instead of hiring someone I can just do it myself. Great video thank you.

[@cheapdomainnames]

such a good overview, I really appreciate your time and effort to put this together has made life this end so much easier.

[@PeterRoberts1965]

Just what I needed! Now to sort my own bathroom using your tips.

[@BrettMcS]

I have been looking at videos on doing this type of repair. Stopped when I found this one. Excellent!

[@shaunbrowne5139]

Thanks Bill, well explained. I have a number of areas peeling throughout my house and was wondering what to do. Thanks to you, I feel I can attack them myself

[@tuturuga]

This guy is a legend. So full of confidence you can just tell from the beginning from the very decisive pointing! The only think I will be confident about is that I will have massive holes on me ceiling tomorrow. Look at the bright side, I'll be an expert painter by the end of the 3rd lockdown X). Great vid and thanks so much for the great instructions!

[@MAGAMAN]

If you are putting holes in your ceiling, you are doing it wrong.

[@brianwhoreadsobjectiveinfo1122]

@@MAGAMAN it was a joke.

[@fradrake11]

I was painting my hall in Ireland and found two bubbles, so I had to stop painting. I knew thisbsmall bubble was going to turn into a big bubble and a bit of a headache bat that, too. I was just searching for a fix and found your video. Exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@shyanne483]

Thank you so much for this! I just noticed how bad my ceiling is peeling. This is so helpful

[@briandavis1798]

Great explanation. I had a client I guess I didn’t scrape enough...I’ll be back there Monday to fix it. That’s for the content.

[@matildafaltyn6253]

This is so helpful this tutorial. A common problem not just in wet rooms. Thanks for the motivation to get started. :)

[@garylangley4502]

Hi Bill! I am going through that right now. The house was built in 1959, and was repainted about 30 years ago. In the bathroom, there was some peeling paint, so I started scraping. There were 3 big problems with the paint job. The surface was not washed, and someone smoked a lot in that bathroom. Another problem was that the old paint was probably an oil based paint, and no primer was used over it. I used a scraper and touched up the edge with a grinder as I worked. I removed easily 95% of the last paint job on the ceiling. It was like peeling wallpaper off, as it came off in huge sheets. The bathroom started smelling like an old bar where people had been chain smoking for 50 years or so. I then washed the 1959 beige-peach colored paint, and it was disgusting. One thing I would suggest is to clean the surfaces after you have scraped them. I used a very strong base cleaner, in this case, Purple Power. In the past, I used Trisodium Phosphate, but it is sometimes difficult to find. I am using a more water resistant patch rather than drywall compound because it is a bathroom. It dries quite hard, and should last. Next, I will use a special primer that adheres well, and finish by painting it with a semi-gloss enamel paint. I am 66 years old, and my Mom bought her first apartments when I was 18 months old, so I have been cleaning, patching, and painting for a long time. Great video!!

[@eliteinventor]

That last part sounds like my child hood

[@stevencollins507]

lowes sells tsp

[@garylangley4502]

@@stevencollins507 Thanks. I looked it up online, and the closest Lowes has it in stock.

[@shelleykay_fit1111]

I have a townhome built in 1966 so similar issues like yours @Gary . Question, where did you find your water based primer? This is my first time attempting to do this myself and I don’t want to mess up!😩

[@hyaagustin6325]

Hi Gary can you pls tell me about the water resistant patch? I've google it and its coming up as a gorilla tape? I want to see my option other than drywall compound thank you

[@skyeravenhelliquinn1783]

Thank you so much for this video!! I was debating whether to try fixing paint bubbling in my house myself or hiring a handyman, but with tour detailed tutorial I think I can do it!

[@lauriegrube007]

How'd it go? Were you able to fix the paint bubbling yourself?

[@The01Arsenal]

Legend says he is still ripping his paint off the wall...

[@LauraMoffitt-rr3qp]

Thanks so much for such a fantastic video Bill, I can now fix the water damage on my kitchen ceiling myself, a 54 year old woman who is not scared of a little Do it yourself fix. This video will save me a small fortune.

[@SchemaBinding]

Need to sort out my bathroom this weekend. Glad I found this. Thanks for the tips!

[@mrphatmunkeyspew6969]

Richard Holliday how did it go ?

[@annemariethomson2315]

Great video . I'll be tackling my bathroom roof at the weekend!! Thanks

[@adelelee9911]

I love your videos, I’m learning a great deal very informative and to the point. Thanks so much.

[@katiewilson8227]

Great video, really helpful and easy to follow, thanks. Will let you know the finished result of my bathroom!

[@t0mat0juic3]

Might do this as part of my quarantine bucket list 👍

[@ivarrtheboneless9104]

Great instructional video. Told me why I have this problem in our bathroom 👍🇬🇧

[@borleyboo5613]

Great video and advice. My bathroom has some patches like this and I want to do it myself during this lockdown. Thank you. You explained very well for a DIY dummy like me. I’ve subscribed. 😃👍

[@nickconfer1642]

This was tremendous Bill, thank you!

[@katphish30]

I'll have to scrape poorly applied mud from the previous owner's terrible repair attempt, but I think the fix will be the same. Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@neiljohnson5351]

I regret not sanding my ceiling twice. Serves me right for being lazy! Your approach is the best one out there mate! Cheers.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Amazing you made it look so easy! When I first tried i put way too much mud on and sand for soo long. The heat gun what a great idea! You made it look so smooth too... I need to practice this!

[@momojelly8]

Thankyou for these tips. I had asked a handyman painter to help with the same flaking paint in a bathroom and he refused to even paint over it or fix it. Said the whole ceiling needed to be removed and refitted...which was crazy, gonna have to do this myself

[@ErinLynchcomedy]

Thank you!! This is my weekend project!

[@qatiemunro]

Hi Bill your videos are great, they've helped me get my flat in order before I vacate, thank you

[@speel1959]

I always keep an eye on Bill's tips, very handy to have around :)

[@flowersafeheart]

More thorough than some other videos I watched on the topic. Thanks so much! Now I need to sort out which type of joint compound. Seems like big gashes need a mesh tape too. I'm curious why not prime the entire area? Guess it's not necessary?

[@keillytobar7381]

Thank you! I rented an apartment last year with so many problems and bubbles in the bathroom like these, hopefully I can fix them

[@oczx1]

Excellent video! Instructions are really clear and easy to follow. Thank you for the video.

[@helend222]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you very much.

[@cicienglish4232]

Very smart thank you so much I love the fact that you don't have a bunch of music in your video

[@GoldPerry]

Great video, really helpful! This is exactly the kind of scenario I'm facing currently and I'm gonna try this later on. 😁

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@jhatpatchutpk]

Excellent, detailed, thorough and to the point video

[@usedwigs]

awesome step-by-step tutorial, much appreciated!

[@juliamccarthy4632]

Straight forward instructions. Appreciate it! Cheers!

[@dowlo9879]

Thanks Bill, Going to give it a go tomorrow, wish me luck!

[@angrykanagroo]

Thank you for this!! Bought a house and 2 years in, every room is peeling! Previous owners and builder never prepped the dry wall!! I still have small bits left on the wall I can't get off. Going to try this hack.

[@luisgovea7921]

Love your videos man I feel like I have real on the job training watching your vids thank you.

[@sarahsila2731]

Great video!! Straight to the point.

[@AbdurRahman-mb1vr]

Excellent advice mate. Most videos waste your time. This guy is a 'proper painter'

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@precious2k173]

Thank you. Your video is very informative. Now I can get to work on my wall. Awesome 👏 video.

[@camphongnguyen6358]

I really like this man. He always gets to the point. Very useful video. Thank you so much!

[@bluesraincancun9217]

Dude, you are the man! Thanks for the vid.

[@gloooopo]

1:14 I did this until all the loose, flaking paint was removed. Now I have a 8 x 7 foot ceiling to repaint 😉

[@keniamartinez6847]

lmao same!

[@oscarlantigua9545]

I’m still going , it doesn’t stop flaking

[@shaunehemphill3259]

Santi Lantigua10 lmao

[@anjanellbyangelasmith4002]

Same here! And the freakin compound is bubbling/making holes. I'm so lost! 😫

[@ricardinho1484]

😂😂 I’m sorry but I had to laugh 👍

[@ConsistencyAndAdherence]

Very informative and useful video. Great work, Bill. Keep it up. Thank you.

[@steelman774]

Great video. No deep dive industry explanations. LOVE the tip with the heat gun. I’m watching is as I prep to redo the bubbling trim around my shower surround. I now have a reason to buy a heat gun. Tops, my friend. Tops! 👍👍

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@iPuddinx33]

omg thank you for making this video! easy to follow and straight to the point

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@MrWcspear]

Awesome video brother, very helpful. Thank you.

[@suzannebramble6564]

Thanks so much for this - I have a tiny bathroom in the UK with most of the ceiling peeling! Didn't have a clue where to start but now it seems doable.

[@annisayayaa4326]

Thank you for the video bill, it's really helpful!

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help 👍👍

[@delboyinoz1]

Nice video mate, great instruction. Thank you.

[@ValentineShannon]

Thank you for the help! Trying this tonight!

[@cruiserandtraveller]

Thank you for uploading this video. Now I think I'm capable to fix and paint those ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@silvijuly3754]

Best video no useless talking. Thank you.

[@namaman]

Great video. One of the best DIY

[@sleep-escapeyourmind8759]

Awesome work! Thank you for the videos it really helped me with my walkin closet.

[@billshowto]

👍

[@nikkion2140]

Thank You. You are brilliant. God Bless.

[@michaelaltun]

Thanks, I'm going to get the stuff I need and do this for my Bathroom.

[@edwardplegue9768]

Gave me encouragement and useful tips. Great video.

[@the9-5ranter]

This is really helpful. Got all the tools in the Amazon cart now. Thanks!

[@billshowto]

👍

[@patyoh724]

Aawww thanks dude...that gives me confidence to tackle this job cheers

[@billshowto]

👍

[@raymondwilliams2609]

Nice one mate, thanks!! 😊👍🤗

[@davidwhithorn]

Love your videos Bill! Cheers from Northern Ireland

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

Good instructions. Thank you very much. I am doing something similar to one of the walls. It was done only 2 years ago. Only one of the walls is bubbling. I scrapped out the loose paint, and found it bubbling happened at the spot where filler was used. I suspect it is because the painter didn't wait for the filler to dry properly before painting over it. And he is supposed to be doing painting for a living ! He wont get another job from me.

[@TwizRecStudio]

This is exactly what i needed.

[@standaman5586]

Very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@anthonythomas6012]

Thank you for you step by step instructions. Just saved me £300

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@thetwogardens6048]

straight to the point and no stupid music.

[@davidpaylor5666]

Nice vid, very helpful. Thanks for taking the time.

[@sniffiejoe9370]

If you want to speed up the process even faster . you could use plaster of Paris and mix it together with compound.. Finally, a channel that did it right.

[@CharlieSmith-ly9py]

Very comprehensive guide. Good stuff 👍

[@billshowto]

👍

[@rainmarie7403]

You’re a genius! Thank you!

[@elliswondering7444]

There was a leak in the roof of my apartment before i moved in (there was no electricity so we viewed the place in the dark.... Kind of a mistake but i love my apartment) and it looks like they didnt even prime it before repainting to i have to basically scrape back a third of the wall and ceiling. Really helpful video! wish me luck haha

[@suchitrapmuthu5200]

Thank you for clear instruction

[@janetbransdon3742]

Thank you I feel I can do this myself.

[@Botshapa]

Great video mate. Nice job also. I have a tip as well for that exhaust cover that might be handy as I did it my self and it friggin worked Get yourself some 40 strength hair peroxide from a hairhouse warehouse or wherever Brush that yellow old plastic cover all over pretty thick with that peroxide. Glad wrap it and put it in the sun for 3-4 hours Remove wrap and hose it all off. You’ll end up with it as white as it was when new. There’s videos on KZbin of this. I thought it was B.S but it works

[@mattm1823]

hairhouse lol. Good tip thanks.

[@soulcology]

So very helpful thank you bunches!!👍🏽