I live in an apartment and my children have drawn on their bedroom wall with permanent red marker. I got permission from the apartment manager to repaint the room. However, I can only use White Latex Primer. I have done 3 coats already, and still the red marker bleeds through. Is there anything that will help me get the primer to cover this up or get rid of the stain?
2007-01-26 19:42:06 · 5 answers · asked by Timeless 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
at home depot or lowes and most hardware stores that sell paint, carry a spray paint version of kilz primer. get a can . shake well and spray the affected areas, let dry, and if necessary spray a second coat and paint your wall
2007-01-26 21:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by rugbumpr69@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to use a pigmented shellac, like "B-I-N" or "Kilz". You can get this in a small amount, and use it over the marker. Let that dry according to the directions (it dries fast) then paint over with the latex primer.
Be sure it is a "Pigmented shellac"!
http://sweets.construction.com/mfg/26254/P22703.htm
2007-01-26 20:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a primer that doesn't allow bleed through. A water-based epoxy primer works well.
2007-01-26 19:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, KILZ is your answer! Tell the PROs at LOWES what you need and they'll get you the right one & instruct you too! Smack hands!
2007-01-26 23:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by BARBIE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
paint it first with kilz. then paint with paint.
2007-01-27 05:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by barb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋