If you spot bubbles appearing when painting with a roller, keep rolling them until the surface flattens and appears smooth, as you may have just applied too much paint in that area.

Paint bubbling on walls is an unattractive, oftentimes surprising outcome that many DIY painters face after completing a paint job. But what causes it? “When paint on walls appears to bubble, it ...

Step 1 Cut out the bubbles. Use a razor knife to slice open and slice off the bubbling paint so you can start sanding what’s underneath those bubbles. Step 2 Sand, sand, sand!

Pittsburgh A: Moisture is probably the most common reason paint bubbles and peels, and it’s also the one possible cause that can lead to long-term structural and air-quality problems.

Bubbling paint has many common causes, mostly related to moisture. Learn easy ways to fix air bubbles on your painted walls and prevent paint from bubbling.

Clean. Wash your walls before painting. Dust, grease, dirt, and anything else clinging to your walls can prevent the paint from bonding with the surface, eventually resulting in bubbling and peeling.

When you paint on a textured surface, using a specialty brush or roller can help. And when you paint over existing paint, try to match types. Oil-based paint tends to bubble when put over latex.

The painting depicts a woman gazing into a mirror, while Cupid is perched on a wall in the background. He is blowing bubbles and making direct eye contact with the viewer.

“Paint bubbles are a common issue and are largely due to the condition of the underlying surface when the paint was applied,” says Mike Mundwiller, field implementation manager at Benjamin Moore.