Why does the paint come off walls when I clean them with damp sponge

Posted by Diane Robinson, on Tue 31 Dec 2013 05:38pm

I have just had my walls painted with crown matt emulsion. When I clean dirty marks off with a clean damp sponge the paint comes off and can see the original paint underneath. Could you please tell me why this is happening. Thank you

Michael Tucker

Wed 01 Jan 2014 12:58pm

Hello Diane, Welcome to the site. Andrews given you a good answer. But get someone to look at it for free Best to get an on site survey/quotation done, this is a free service to you and you will get 3 quotes. Simply post your job onto rated people's site. You are not obliged to go with any of the quotes- but every job that's posted is paid for by the relevant tradesmen .if they contact you that means they are interested in your job. If one of them are awarded the job then great news for you both. ratedpeople.com Regards Michael

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Michael Emery

Thu 02 Jan 2014 05:01pm

You need to put vinyl matt emulsion on you walls that can be wiped down not just matt emulsion, or better still washable matts like dulux endurance or wickes durable which are actually scrubable Regards Mick Emery Emery Painters & Decorators

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Andrew Smith

Wed 01 Jan 2014 10:05am

Hi Diane, There are a number of possible reasons for this, if anyone smokes in the house the nicotine would prevent the paint adhering to the surface if it was'nt prepared properly. If the surface was not prepared properly. Is there any signs of damp. If in the bathroom, a bathroom paint ie vinyl silk should have been used. If in a high traffic area or children present a wipeable matt ie Dulux Diamond or Endurance matt should have been advised or requsted. A.L. SMITH DECORATORS, Est 1980

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