Peeling Paint in bathroom windowsill

[jessiegold]

We have the windowsill in our bathroom that has started to crack and peel. How and where do I start to fix this problem? Do I scrape all of the paint off? Then what do I need to do? Sand it, prime it, then paint it? What type of paint would be best for a bathroom window sill? (oil based?). I am a newby to DIY home repair, so any information and guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

[Faron79]

For any new coatings to adhere, what they’re applied TO makes all the difference!

Use a narrow scraping putty-knife, and gently scrape loose paint off.
Next…get out the sanding-sponges!
* Start with a 100-grit to sand quickly through all degraded wood/paint.
* When down to a sound wood-layer, sand again with 150-grit, then finish with a 220.
* Remove ALL dust.

NOW you’ve got a good, sound, smooth surface that will HOLD ONTO new paint!

* Use a top-notch Latex primer applied with a GOOD brush.
* 3 hours later, inspect your primer well. If ya notice any lingering roughness, primer-runs, etc., wait a few more hours so primer will sand well. Use the 220-grit sponge.
* Remove dust and prime again. Inspect smoothness again.
* If smooth, you’re ready for TWO full coats of a QUALITY interior Semi-gloss LATEX paint.
* Check out ACE’s new Cabinet, Door & Trim paint…this stuff’s nice!
* Let paint cure 2 days b4 a load of steam hits it. Full cure takes a month.

Oil paints are irrelevant now, and soon will be extinct. Modern 100% Acrylic-Latex paints are so good now, that oils aren’t needed.

Faron

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