Painting over woodstain problem

[weaver_fish]

Well the interior rebuild progresses.... the last of the evo stick has been removed, all the more healthy for the mask. However the hideous woodstain is more problematic. Any bits I can remove have come home and been stripped with no problems, but the bottom of the bunks are really hideous and fixed in good and proper so I decided to paint these. After a couple of coats of primer, in some areas a brown stain is starting to show through. Is there any kind of special primer that will defeat Sandolin or will the top coat of gloss solve this in itself?

I am thinking that evostick and woodstain should both be banned from boat interiors!!!!

 

[srp]

Try Dulux aluminium primer - I've used it on creosoted wood successfully.

 

[nigelhudson]

I agree - an aluminium exterior wood primer is the only sure way of sealing it. International do one as well as Dulux - one of them will be available in your local B&Q.

 

[Pasarell]

I agree with the above. Other option would be a knotting solution. More expensive but probably more reliable as well

 

[Topcat47]

Should've stuck to Sadolin. You'd have the same problems with Deks or any other stain.

Anyone contemplating using Sadolin (I do and I think it's fine) is best advised to use one with a light colour (white Oak) or indeed none at all for interior wood (it brings out the natural colour).

 

[weaver_fish]

Is International Primocon a suitable primer then?