Paint Solution

Brownish discoloration that will come through prime/finish coats unless properly primed.



Tannin escaping moisture and primers that don't block staining.
The brownish stains are likely to come from redwood, cedar, mahogany and knots without priming.
Severe staining may require more than 1 primer coat.
Staining is more visible on light colors.



Locate and correct moisture sources.
Wash with a commercial grade bleach solution, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry 48 hours minimum.
Severe staining needs 2 coats or more of a stain-blocking primer.
Cedar and redwood always require a stain-blocking primer.



Priming is critical. Stain will bleed through multiple top coats without proper priming.
Select a top quality exterior paint in the color and sheen of your choice.



Substrate: Wood
Primer: 255 Stain Lock II Acrylic Primer
Finish Coats: 1240 Acry-Shield Exterior Flat Finish
1245 Acry-Velvet Ext. Low Sheen Finish
1250 Acry-Lustre Ext. Semi-Gloss Finish
1235 Seasons Ext. 100% Acrylic Flat
1236 Seasons Ext. 100% Acrylic Low Sheen