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Painting & Decorating

Brush marks of Zinsser bin showing on wall.

Lab 18/02/2026 - 11.54 AM

Hi, I recently treated some stains on a wall after masticating and allowing that to dry, I then used Zinsser BIN, but now after applying my first coat of paint, the brush marks from the BIN are clearly visible through the finish. I’m concerned that even with more coats, the marks may still show. Looking for advice to fix this properly and achieve a an even finish

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4 Answers

shaunhiscock

Rating: 5 out of 5
Reading
Get 160 grit paper and sand lightly this will get the brush marks out then paint with 2coats of emulsion
Answered17 February 2026
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Sab decorator

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Bradford
Fill it out re pant
Answered17 February 2026
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Terry Lewis

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Dartford
Rub down with 240 grit wet and dry (wet) and use a 4 inch roller to re apply subsequent coats. This will match the remaining rolled surface.
Answered18 February 2026
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Wembley
Sand the surface: Gently sand down the visible brush marks in the dried primer until the wall feels smooth to the touch. Re-prime if necessary: If sanding exposes the original stain, apply a thin, even coat of primer to those areas using a roller for a smoother finish than a brush. Apply topcoat: Once the primer is completely dry, apply your final paint coats, ensuring even coverage. Consider product usage: Zinsser BIN is a thin, fast-drying shellac-based primer that seals stains well but can show brush marks if applied too thickly.
Answered18 February 2026
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