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Surface

Wood1
Drywall1
Previously coated surface1 (on; choose to remove)

Problem

Peeling4
Intercoat failure1
Bubbling / blistering2
Holidays (missed spots)5
Flashing5
Tannin bleed2
Roller marks / stipple2
Water stain1 (on; choose to remove)
Cracks and checking1

Technique

Spot-priming1
Inspection at every stage1

1 entry for “cedar”

Surface: Previously coated surface (remove)
Problem: Water stain (remove)
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Entry 009Choosing the Right Primer
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