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Hiding filler that shows through

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This problem sometimes occurs when filled areas are not primed before painting. It is always best to prime filler and/or apply an extra patch of paint to filled areas. This is especially the case for water-based paints

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Paintbrush, primer, roller, paint



This problem can occur with some types of filler.
Recoat the patch of filler with a suitable primer, or if you are painting with emulsion, prime with full-strength emulsion.
Recoat the entire wall.

Extracted from DIY- Know How With Show How published by Dorling Kindersley, price £25.00. Copyright © 2006 Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Text copyright © 2006 Julian Cassell and Peter Parham

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