# How to Paint Over a Stain on a Wall
Stains on your walls can be embarrassing. You can try painting over them with regular wall paint, but the stain may just bleed back through the cover-up, especially if it is an oily or dark stain. To completely hide the problem area and prevent it from showing its face again, you need to use a slightly different approach and the right kind of products. This fix only takes a few hours to complete.
Things You'll Need
- Degreasing cleaner
- Sponge
- Soft cloth
- Drop cloths
- Oil-based primer
- Oil-based paint
- Paintbrushes
- Roller
Instructions
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Spray the wall with a dye-free degreasing cleaner. Wipe the area down with a damp sponge to remove any surface dirt, then wipe the area with a soft cloth. Let it dry completely.
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Tape drop cloths down underneath the stained wall to protect your flooring.
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Apply an oil-based primer with a roller over the stain. Feather out the edges a few inches beyond the stain to blend it. Let the primer dry for four hours.
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Apply an oil-based paint (that matches the color of the existing paint) with a roller over the primer. Let the first coat dry for four to six hours, then apply a second coat if necessary.
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