blistering paint

dalitrel · 19 Jan 2010

One of our rooms (no outside wall) was repainted (matt finish) a couple of years ago by a professional. The original wallpaper was removed, although I do not know how as I was not there to see it done.
Over the past 3-4 months, the paint has started blistering. It is not in one particular spot but pretty much random. Blisters are about the size of a 50p coin.

Any idea what might be causing this?

We are going to have to redecorate... anything we should do to prevent this from happening again?

Cheers...

LJW61 · 19 Jan 2010

Was the paste residue thoroughly removed prior to painting?
In any case youll have to scrape off the loose/blistered paint and skimm those areas with filler or if extensive then line the walls before emulsioning

dalitrel · 20 Jan 2010

I can't be sure whether or not it was removed, although it looks like it was.
Even if it wasn't removed properly, should it blister such a long time after painting?

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