skip to main content

can I paint over stain splotches on baseboard?

13 years ago

We are in the process of getting our floors finished. There is wood stain splotches all over our painted baseboards. Can I just paint over this? The stain is oil and our paint is water based? Is there a way to get it off?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Comments (2)

lazy_gardens
13 years ago
Talk to the floor refinisher ... he should not be leaving stain splotches "all over the baseboards"

A coat of primer, followed by repainting in the original color is all it needs, but unles you are also the refinisher, it's his mess.
paintguy22
13 years ago
You could try to use some paint thinner to clean off the stain flecks. Since your trim is water based, the paint thinner should not affect it, but it will likely take some elbow grease. It may be faster to just repaint.
Related Professionals
Asheville Painters · Meadow Woods Painters · Oldsmar Painters · Redford Painters · Saint Louis Park Painters · Wake Forest Painters · Yorba Linda Painters · Irondale Painters · Cedarburg Flooring Contractors · Greer Flooring Contractors · Mahwah Flooring Contractors · Monroeville Flooring Contractors · Mukilteo Flooring Contractors · Oak Ridge Flooring Contractors · Redmond Flooring Contractors

Sign Up to Comment

Related Stories

ART 8 Ways Vermeer’s Work Can Make Its Mark in Your Home

By Karen Egly-Thompson

Go Dutch with stained glass, Oriental rugs, checkered floors and delft tile

LIFE The Polite House: How Can I Kindly Get Party Guests to Use Coasters?

Here’s how to handle the age-old entertaining conundrum to protect your furniture — and friendships

DIY PROJECTS Cool Tip: Mimic Stain With a DIY Color Wash

Get the look of an oil-based stain without all the bother, using this easy wash made with paint

KITCHEN CABINETS Kitchen Cabinet Color: Should You Paint or Stain?

By Ventana Construction LLC

Learn about durability, looks, cost and more for wooden cabinet finishes to make the right choice for your kitchen

DECORATING GUIDES Budget Decorator: 25 Fab Projects With 1 Paint Can

By Laura Gaskill

Whether there's only an inch left or your paint can overfloweth, these household painting projects will get your creative juices flowing

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen of the Week: What a Difference Paint Can Make

By Becky Harris

A bold move gives a generic Portland kitchen personality without a major overhaul

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Creative Renters Triumph Over the ‘No Paint’ Rule

By Shannon Malone

Not allowed to paint and limited with nails, a design-minded couple uses furnishings and textiles to make their rooms stand out

HOUSEKEEPING Can-Do Cleaning Strategies for Busy People

By Laura Gaskill

While you dream of having a maid (to go with the cook and chauffer), this simplified cleaning routine can keep your real-world home tidy

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen of the Week: Making Over a Rental for About $1,500

By Becky Harris

Fresh paint, new hardware, added storage, rugs and unexpected touches breathe new life into a Los Angeles apartment’s kitchen

LANDSCAPE DESIGN How to Make Your Painted or Stained House Feel at Home in the Landscape

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Use color and texture to create a pleasing connection between your house and garden

Sponsored

More Discussions

do I paint the island a different color?

22

Farmhouse bathroom ideas

1

Blue colour recommendation for kitchen cabinet

26

Bedroom makeover - help please!

5

Wall color/wallpaper advice

4