When primer, paint or stain on a plaster surface loses its adhesion peeling occurs. Peeling can an appear in a few spots or span across large areas of wall.

• Peeling from plaster could be a result of insufficient wet troweling of the white coat when the plaster was originally applied, causing chalking of the surface.
• Very hard plaster may be slick, reducing the adhesion of any coating.
• New plaster might have a high pH level, which will require a primer resistant to alkalinity.
• Old plaster that has become powdery.
• Poor surface preparation.

• Bare plaster must be cured and hard. Textured, soft, porous, or powdery plaster should be treated with a solution of one pint household vinegar to one gallon of water. Repeat until the surface is hard then rinse with clear water and allow to dry.
• All new plaster should be primed after it has been cured, but wait at least 30 days. If you must paint sooner, allow the surface to cure for seven days, then add primer.
• If peeling has already occurred, remove as much of the coating as possible by sanding or scraping before repainting. Inspect the coating in a six to 12 inch radius around peeled areas to ensure the adhesion is adequate.
• Cracks and holes in plaster should be repaired before repainting. Make sure the newly repaired plaster is similar in surface texture to the adjacent plaster so that the repaired area blends in with the original area.
• Follow label and data page information for proper surface preparation and application.

Once you've removed the peeling paint from your plaster, we recommend priming with LOXON^® Concrete & Masonry Primer/Sealer. Then finish the job with ultra-smooth Cashmere^® Interior Acrylic Latex paint.