Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- paint brush
- oil based primer/sealer
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Step 1
the first step in covering up an oil based stain is to determine what it could be. Normally this is fairly easy. Most people will remember what a stain or mark on the wall came from.
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Step 2
The next step is to put an even coat of an oil based sealer over the stain. This can be applied with a roller or paint brush. Let the oil based primer dry completely. There are several brand that are formulated to dry quickly.
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Step 3
After the first coat dries, you can paint over with just a regular latex paint. Most sealants are white and are easy to paint over.
