New interior paint job - already peeling

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  1. kacheek

    kacheek Well-Known Member

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    Hi all,

    I recently got the interiors of an IP painted. It's been a month and a half, and there is already some paint peeling on the bathroom, toilet and laundry ceilings.

    How common is this, and should I get the painter to come back and fix it for free?
     
    kacheek, 25th Nov, 2021
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  2. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    I would definitely get him back, assuming he did the preparation as well as the painting?
     
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  3. Paul@PAS

    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    Poor prep...And all are wet areas. What type of paint ? Waterbased low sheen ?

    Was the painted a trade licensed painter ? Unusual if they are.
     
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  4. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    Yes if its only been a month i'd have them return.

    Also being wet areas, its likely steam has helped this along - is there adequate ventilation there?
     
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  5. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    ...or could have been water base over oil base

    The y-man
     
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  6. Lacrim

    Lacrim Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to workmanship of the 21st century.

    There was a time when things were done right first time and having a legacy of satisfied customers was a matter of pride. No more. Now, the number of cowboys, sharks and incompetent tradies grossly outnumber the bona fide craftsmen. Finding the latter is like striking gold.

    I wouldn't be surprised if your painter pulled out all the caveats stop you ask him to come back (for free) citing ventilation issues, you did this/that etc.
     
    Lacrim, 25th Nov, 2021
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