How to Paint Over Nicotine Stains

All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. Remove loose and failing material by scraping or brushing with a stiff bristle brush to a sound edge. Feather sound edges with a fine grade abrasive paper. Prior to painting, the moisture content should not exceed 12%.

Remove all dust and in areas with remaining sound paint clean down with Zinsser Universal Cleaner & Degreaser to remove any contaminants. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all residues. Allow to dry.

Remove all visible signs of organic growth and treat the areas with Zinsser Mould Killer in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to dry.

Fill any cracks and small surface defects with a suitable filler as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to dry. Rub down with a fine grade abrasive paper. Remove all dust.

Patch prime all bare and filled areas with one coat of Zinsser Cover Stain, B-I-N, or B-I-N AQUA in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and drying times.

Bring forward patch primed areas with one coat of Cover Stain® B-I-N, or B-I-N AQUA. Allow to dry.

Prime all areas to be decorated with one full coat of Cover Stain® B-I-N, or B-I-N AQUA. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for drying times.

Decorate with two full coats of Zinsser PermaWhite® or Zinsser AllClean in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and drying times.