Flakey Paint

[Vass]

30 year old paint on internal walls is flakey I've removed all the loose bits but if I'm to paint over I'm sure ridges would shoe through

Is it just a matter of sanding forever? or is there another way ?

[jan V]

I recently spent 1-2 hours per day, for 4-5 days doing one (1) door. Took paint stripper, and lots and lots of sanding with two electrical sanders: one large one and a mini (iron shape) for the smaller awkward surfaces.

The paint stripper stuff is just scary: it's a suspected carcinogen. I wouldn't advise its use indoors at all. My door led to the outside, so I had some fresh air circulating.