Flaking ceiling paint

I have a loose piece of paint on my ceiling. What's best way to repair please?

Asked by Ian on 2nd Dec 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"Scrape back two coats of zinseer peel stop,,, experience says do the whole ceiling to prevent any more,,,followed by your chosen paint"
Answered on 2nd Dec 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"Scrape off loose paint, sand the area smooth, patch with filler, sand again, prime, and repaint to restore your ceiling."
Answered on 2nd Dec 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"Remove flaking paint
Put one coat of peel stop on area allow to dry and if required fill for a flat finish."
Answered on 2nd Dec 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"Scrape the loose, Sand it back, and paint with zinsser paint peel then your normal paint"
Answered on 2nd Dec 2024 - Member since Nov 2024 - report
"Scrape the loose paint, sand the area smooth, apply Zinsser paint peel, patch with filler, sand again, prime, and repaint the ceiling."
Answered on 4th Dec 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"Scrape the flaking paint. Sand all flaking paint areas as smooth as possible. Skim over where the flaking paint was, sand, repeat until its even surface, apply a coat of peel stop or gardz. Once dry repaint"
Answered on 2nd Dec 2024 - Member since Jul 2023 - report
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