A few years ago a small water stain appeared through my lining paper (it was a dark colour paint so you couldn't really see it), I had the problem fixed and forgot all about it. I have just redecorated my living room, again putting up lining paper and painting it with a light colour. I have noticed now that the stain is showing through, what can I do about it? Would a darker colour cover it? I would really rather not have to strip the lining paper off and start again. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Old water stain coming through lining paper
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If the water stain had not been sealed correctly, it will continue to leach through and show, you need to use a water stain sealer.
Or paint over the Water stain with a White Oil based undercoat, then redcorate area.
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Strange that a simple water stain cannot be painted over. I'd say it was probably more than just water unless the source of the stain (leak or whatever) hasn't been dealt with. Anyway, guaranteed way to seal oil-based stains before painting, including fly spray stains, timber oils etc is Zinsser Coverstain primer. I am a pro painter and it has never failed me.
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You might also want to read this article.
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Cheeky boy. The original poster might want to, even if you don't.
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