But peeling paint that’s just a few years old also points to poor preparation, said a customer service representative for paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams.

You don’t say whether your indoor patio floor is concrete, but let’s assume it is. If the old paint peeled all along, that’s most likely a sign that moisture is coming up through the slab.

Step 2: Scrape off old peeling paint. If the deck has previously been painted, then you should get rid of any peeling or chipped paint since old chipped and peeling paint will prevent the new ...

With new paint and proper surface preparation, it should hold up much better this time. You will first have to scrape off all the old peeling paint.

Q. I live in a 55-year-old home that has plaster walls. Last winter there were ice dams on the eave edges of the roof and some water got inside the main floor bathroom. Now the paint in this area ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: A friend's daughter got lead poisoning from paint in her house. What can I do to protect my kids? DEAR READER: Lead is poison. Although major strides have been made in the past 50 ...

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>Q: The 40-year-old white aluminum siding on my house is starting to peel off, showing gray underneath. Is there a special paint that can be applied to cover it? A: ...