What are the images of -- newly stained areas?

Of course any painter should prep, including removal of flaking paint prior to applying the new coating.

The pictures are supposed the be of new stain over old paint that is peeling.

I don’t understand how they are going to deal with peeling paint after theyve put new over it.

They haven't removed the loose paint.. yes, they aren't done yet. Are they going to remove the loose stuff after they are done painting and start over again on those spots- or perhaps hope enough coats of new paint will glue down the loose stuff and fill in the flake off spots?

Do you happen to have a contract with the painters that details the scope of the job?

The contract says ”scraping an caulking of all needed areas”.

They said it’s normal for more paint to loosen up after it rains or when new stain is put on. Theyll go back around, scrape anything new then touch up by hand.

I tend to be a bit micro-managey and stress a lot over things, so i dont want to be obnoxious if this is an accepetable way of addressing it.

Stain does not go over paint. Especially unprepped falling off paint.

Its SW Woodscapes solid acrylic stain. I did speak to SW directly and they said this product can go over paint.

So is the response about rain and painting loosens up more paint a bunch of bs?

And if so, what is the correct path forward now.

I appreciate the responses, but it would be really helpful to get advice on what is the best path forward.

Unfortunately i do not have a time machine to go back in time for a do-over.

Please excuse me if im being dense, i woke up at 3am to my dog vomiting. its been a day.

When i spoke to SW they said this product can go over paint, so i dont see as i can complain about the product.

This product has gone over loose paint, is there something that needs to be done other than scraping? or in this case, they said they use a wire brush because its machine grooved siding and it cant be scraped smooth.

I would stop and remove any loose material.

Spot prime as needed.

Use this, probably over the entire house, spray on and then brush, paying attention to any problem areas. I would go back over any suspect/rough areas with a 2nd coat. This product helps lock down the existing finish, and provides a good substrate for the top coats. I've been using it on problem surfaces for 10 years with no problems.

Apply 2 coats of paint. spray and then brush the first coat, spray the final coat.

I appreciate everyone's responses.

I think i should have been more clear in my post and follow ups.

The product they are using is Sherwin Williams Woodscapes solid acrylic stain.

I did not speak with a store clerk, i called the 1-800-SW number and spoke to someone in their applications department before I moved forward with the product.

However, everyone's instistance that I can't use stain had me so upset that I couldn't sleep last night.

I called 1-800-SW again today. The applications department again said that Woodscapes solid can go over paint. They said that even though it's called a stain, it is really more of a latex paint.

The painter was going back over areas and re-scraping when i left this morning.

Sorry I have no idea why you would choose a stain to go over painted siding the ideal is a good prep job and a good quality arcylic paint since my guess is you do not know if the paint on there is oil or latex that will open a whole other can of worms Prep for any psint job is always the first stepand the fact that it is peeling is a very bad sign.

I've used opaque stain over paint, but the surface has to be properly prepared and that includes scraping off any loose paint. Some contractors low bid a job thinking they can slide a bit on prep.