Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Jun 20, 2024 1:01 pm My freshly painted bathroom walls are developing bubbles! I used a mildew-resistant paint, but some areas are blistering. Has anyone else encountered this with interior paint? What could be causing it, and how can I fix it? Re: Blistering Paint on Interior Walls - SOS! (Interior) 2Jun 20, 2024 1:15 pm Blistering paint in your newly painted bathroom stinks! It's likely due to trapped moisture. Bathrooms are humid, and if moisture gets between the paint and the wall, bubbles form. Check for leaks and boost ventilation with windows or a fan. Once dry, scrape the blisters and repaint. For extensive damage, consider a house painting Sydney area. Their expertise can diagnose the cause and recommend the best fix, from touch-ups to a full repaint with a proper moisture-barrier primer to prevent future bubbles. Professional Painting Right Here For You DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair How old is the house? If 1950’s or older, it could be that you have Kalsomine, and modern oil or latex paints just will not stick to it, and “Sealer/ Binders “ seem… 1 19199 0 23749 Thanks for that. Will look into that option. Appreciate the idea. 2 19282 |