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The reasons for peeling paint can vary widely. Painting over dirty walls, excess moisture, improper prep, and using latex paint on top of oil paint can all affect the paint's adhesion and cause it to eventually begin flaking off.

• Water,  High humidity and excessive condensation, Poor surface preparation,  Dirty surface
• High temperatures and intense sunlight,   Using a paint incompatible to the surface
• Many different coats on the same surface, Too many layers of paint
• Low-quality paint brands,  Using the wrong paint or primer, Expired paint
• Corrosive substances,  Extreme dryness, Poor application methods, An old coat of paint

Dust and chips from paint inside and outside older homes are dangerous to children.

Sanding, scraping or heating old paint is dangerous to pregnant women.

• Lead is a poison.
• Lead can cause learning disabilities, mental retardation, and other serious health problems.
• There is no safe level of lead. Low levels of lead can harm children.
• Lead is especially dangerous to children under 6, even in utero.