I 've recently filled in a number of cracks/holes in some walls with white Unibond Flexible Decorating Filler (overpaintable). Unfortunately after several coats of Leyland matt emulsion the filler is visible as a shiny 'stain'. Sanded and repainted to no effect. Then tried International Stain Block Aerosol and repainted but again to no effect. Any suggestions?
Filler still showing stains despite several coats of paint
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mmmm yup , it will always show;
filling holes is what ur supposed to do not filling so u level the surace. u should have sanded down the filler to the hole/crack level n then maybe primed the filler with oil sealant paint n then painted over with emulsion.
its a problem i know but the filler is a different suface to the area surrounding it so it will react differently and have a different texture when over painting. minimal application would have worked.
if the cracks were large then u should have filled , sanded, sealed , n lined; then painted.
filling holes is what ur supposed to do not filling so u level the surace. u should have sanded down the filler to the hole/crack level n then maybe primed the filler with oil sealant paint n then painted over with emulsion.
its a problem i know but the filler is a different suface to the area surrounding it so it will react differently and have a different texture when over painting. minimal application would have worked.
if the cracks were large then u should have filled , sanded, sealed , n lined; then painted.
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