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Simply put, stains are a pain<\/em>. From a marinara sauce splatter on your white pants to a water leak that ruins your once pristine living room wall, stains are often tough to tackle. When it comes to painting over stained walls, you might think that a quick coat of paint will do the trick. But you\u2019ll likely be left with a stain seeping through the new topcoat.<\/p>\n

Professional painters know the secrets to successful stain blocking, and it all starts with primer. Don\u2019t know which primer to use? That\u2019s where we come in! We know more than a few professional painters, and we\u2019ve collected their secrets to stain blocking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Secret #1 \u2013 Not All Stains Are Created Equal:<\/h4>\n

The key to successful stain blocking starts with assessing what kind of stain you\u2019re dealing with.<\/p>\n

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Light Stains:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re dealing with a light stain like scuff marks, pencil or crayon, you definitely still want to cover with a coat of primer before applying fresh paint. KILZ 2\u00ae<\/sup> All-Purpose<\/a> is a great choice for blocking light stains \u2013 it\u2019s fast drying and will get the job done!<\/p>\n

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Heavy Stains:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For severe stains like those caused by smoke, grease or tannins from certain types of woods, Pros will tell you it\u2019s time to step up your primer game and use the oil-based KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> Original<\/a> or water-based KILZ Restoration\u2122 <\/a>. Both are heavy duty stain blockers and trusted by professionals.<\/p>\n

Secret #2 \u2013 Prep Work Leads to the Best Work:<\/h4>\n

Once you\u2019ve assessed your stain type and procured the proper primer, it\u2019s time to prepare the surface for stain elimination! Ensure that the surface is clean and free of dust, wipe down with a damp cloth if needed and allow to dry. You\u2019re now ready to apply primer over the stain using a brush or roller.<\/p>\n

Secret #3 \u2013 Do the Topcoat Test for Severe Stains:<\/h4>\n

When blocking sever stains you\u2019ll want to test for stain bleed-through. Apply your topcoat paint to a small section after your primer is dry. If the stain bleeds through the topcoat, apply a second coat of primer and test again before top coating the entire area. If bleeding continues, a longer dry time is needed before top coating.<\/p>\n

When you start with primer, blocking light and heavy stains doesn\u2019t have to be a challenge!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Simply put, stains are a pain. From a marinara sauce splatter on your white pants to a water leak that ruins your once pristine living room wall, stains are often tough to tackle. When it comes to painting over stained walls, you might think that a quick coat of paint will do the trick. But […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":3783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[97,90,210,132,213,112,53,175],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n3 Secrets to Stain Blocking - The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Stains are a pain. 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