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by martnal
Sun May 11, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Old varnish coming through new paint on door
Replies: 3
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Re: Old varnish coming through new paint on door

Proptech, thanks for your reply. I joined especially to ask this question. The undercoat is Dulux solvent-based. I can't recall seeing Zinsser products in the local (UK) DIY shop. I saw something that is recommended for painting over nicotine stains and wax crayon. Is that the same sort of thing? It...
by martnal
Sat May 10, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Old varnish coming through new paint on door
Replies: 3
Views: 12284

Old varnish coming through new paint on door

I have two interior doors which were once varnished. I've sanded them, and applied two coats of white undercoat on one door . Staining, traces of the varnish are discolouring the paint. What should I do? Apply white gloss top coat and hope the varnish doesn't come through? Or use some sort of primer...
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