Why is paint peeling on the ceiling?

[Eganmm]

Firstly, I have had the roof inspected to see if there are broken tiles. I will now outline the issues concerning the bedroom. Approximately one year ago, I accessed a family member's bedroom, where the occupant is a heavy smoker. The walls and ceiling exhibited a yellow discoloration, and there was a moisture stain on the ceiling. I had the damaged tiles replaced, and a professional painter subsequently repainted the room. However, six months later, the paint on the ceiling began to blister, with bubbles and cracks forming. The first signs of bubbling appeared near the ceiling light fixture, and they have since spread across the entire ceiling. The individual smokes with all windows open. I had a roof tiler reassess the roof, and it was determined that there were no issues. In the second room, my dining room, the ceiling near the window is experiencing peeling paint Where it is peeling is right on the ceiling skirting. It was painted 4 years ago.

[Eganmm]

Hi @Dave-1 

Could you please inform me about your trade qualifications? I trust you do not mind my question. The reason for my question is that I am curious whether, based on the photos I have provided and my comments regarding the paint developing spider cracks every four months, it might be more advisable to hire a different painter to sand down the ceiling and apply two coats of sealer binder. Alternatively, do you believe I would encounter the same issue again? This inquiry is precisely why I am asking about your qualifications.

[EricL]

Hello @Eganmm 

Let me tag @Dave-1 as well to make him aware of your questions. Perhaps it would be worth getting a second opinion from another painter. I would also suggest engaging the services of a plasterer and asking them if there is a way to recoat the surface for better durability. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Morning @Eganmm 

Nah I dont mind, feels a bit weird but really we only stand by our example. I am a Sparky, Electrician by trade tho I dont work as one. I am a glorified technican, storeman in the IT industry and now a technical support officer lol Jack of all trades is usually how I descibe myself. There are LOTS of us in here I think. The plastering experience I have had is repairing large patches (my first kitchen reno), walls (my spare room), ceiling holes (my worst attempt ever, kitchen reno) and also my Garage being converted to a libary. The last one is my foyer and hallway renovation just now.

Here are a couple of projects that have involved plastering, I am definently no expert but do figure I know when to call in someone with more knowledge

Front door and entrance foyer update 

Garage lining for stud walls stage 1 

Kitchen rebuild from 2009 

I would go for a plasterer straight up in your case NOT a painter, painting will come after the job, the issues that have kept returning seem to be deeper then a surface coat of paint. When I listed all the trades for various jobs, it was an example of whom to head towards for various tasks, just to show the decision tree. There are plenty of branches and crossovers you learn with time and usually shelling out $$$$. I am no mechanic but talk to me about a 1981 Holden gemini and yeah I know stuff as I shelled out bucket loads for that car

Dave