Painting Over Stains: Solutions for Smoke and Water Marks
Stains on walls and ceilings are among the most common reasons Melbourne homeowners call a painting contractor. Smoke marks from cooking, candles, fireplaces or cigarettes, and water marks from roof leaks, burst pipes or condensation, can ruin an otherwise fresh interior. Many people assume that two coats of fresh paint will hide the problem. In reality, stains have a habit of reappearing through ordinary paint within days or weeks unless the surface is prepared and sealed
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Stains on walls and ceilings are among the most common reasons Melbourne homeowners call a painting contractor. Smoke marks from cooking, candles, fireplaces or cigarettes, and water marks from roof leaks, burst pipes or condensation, can ruin an otherwise fresh interior. Many people assume that two coats of fresh paint will hide the problem. In reality, stains have a habit of reappearing through ordinary paint within days or weeks unless the surface is prepared and sealed
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