Keep the windows open and keep the fans blowing as this will improve indoor air quality and help the paint dry faster. You seem to already know this but latex-based primers do not seal in odors or pet stains.
B-I-N 2 seals odors from fire damage smoke mildew pet urine and fireplace and furnace blow-backs.
Will laytex pain seal in pet stains. Then you can apply a sealer such as Kilz Original Primer which will block moisture from penetrating into the subfloor and seal pet odors in the subfloor and cover up any remaining pet stains. Use a paint roller on a long handle such as a broomstick suggests Home Depot. Paints varnishes and stains are available in a wide variety of formulations many of which are dangerous to dogs and cats.
Water-based paints include latex acrylic tempera and poster paints. Oil-based paints are typically used where more durable coverage is required. A good painting rule of thumb whether you have pets or not is to keep the air flowing.
This will filter in good air and get bad air out. Keep the windows open and keep the fans blowing as this will improve indoor air quality and help the paint dry faster. No Paint Zones.
Open a window or door for fresh air ventilation before beginning to apply topcoat sealant. Use a quality paintbrush for applying a protective topcoat sealant. Latex paint doesnt typically require an additional sealer.
However applying a clear topcoat over a latex-painted surface helps to seal and protect the surface area. For a more natural look you can use stain and a sealer. Any stain should be fine but you can look for something baby safe if you are worried.
Since you have to coat it with a sealer like the ones listed below the stain is sealed and will not emit any VOC. Safe sealers Any Urethane is good and water proof once dry. Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane.
Most latex stain-sealers arent particularly well suited for the job An oil based sealer such as Original Kilz is better However on stains like that I would use nothing less then Zinssers BIN a shellac-based sealer It is a bit nasty so use a respirator and plenty of fresh air But it will seal it like nothing else. Unlike semitransparent stains which are absorbed into bare wood and enhance its natural appearance solid stains add a rich colorful film that sits atop the woods surface. Because latex paint is water-based it is incompatible with oil-based solid stains.
To generate a durable finish you must apply a special primer that will bond to both. Apply a subfloor sealer. The best floor sealer for pet urine is a stain-blocking primer such as Kilz 3 Premium InteriorExterior primer which not only blocks stains and odors but also contains a mildewcide.
Any all-purpose oil- or water-based stain-blocking primer will work especially if you apply two or three coats. Latex paint will stick just fine to most materials but it should be sealed with a topcoat and the surface should be prepared properly before painting it with latex paint to ensure the longevity of the paint. In this article I will tell you everything that you need to know when it comes to painting wood with latex paint.
So lets get started. At around 42 a gallon its roughly twice the cost of other high quality primers. Still its well worth itIf you need to block odors including pet cigarette smoke and fire smells nothing works better.
Imagine sealing a pet odor on a floor covering that floor with new carpet only to the find the smell returning on humid days. Youd wish you had spend the extra 20 bucksSimilarly. You seem to already know this but latex-based primers do not seal in odors or pet stains.
Shellac is a much better odor sealer than Kilz oil and much less hazardous. Do you have to wash walls before applying Kilz. This lumber sealer can be applied to all types of wood including green lumber reduces the amount of splits warps and twists and treated lumber.
Where treated lumber is concerned the seal stops it from leaching chemicals and serves as a barrier between contact with humans pets and plants alike. BEHR Exterior Barn Fence Paint. Latex stains are great for color retention ease of cleanup and application over wet surfaces.
However oils are preferred in restaining situations where the surface was originally stained with oil. Latex will not adhere properly over a surface that was previously coated with an oil stain though you can put an oil stain over a latex stain. Many people have pet stains on wood floor problems in their homes but often do not realize the extent of the damage because the floor is covered by carpet.
One hot summer we bought a 50 year old house having seen it with doors and windows open on a hot breezy day. Only after we moved in did we find the really foul smell and stains in all rooms. The oil-based formulation gives it a vastly improved stain blocking ability in my experience.
Ive used this on window restoration projects or to prime cedar siding and knot holes with great success and zero bleed through. You can use it to block most tannin bleed graffiti smoke fire and water stains as well as sealing pet smoke and food odors. Though the official site warns against it people have been able to paint over old Water Seal with the use of a pressure washer and a heavy coat of primer.
If you choose to paint over the water seal make sure to choose the right paint for the job. Anecdotal evidence suggests that latex-based paint doesnt work well with this treatment. KILZ Restoration tackles tough stains from water damage rust smoke nicotine grease tannin ink pencil felt marker pet stains and more while also sealing pet and smoke odors.
Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust grease chalk mold rust and peeling paint. Luckily there are KILZ Primers formulated specifically to seal and block odors. Simply painting over a blemished wall wont always do the trick and you can be left with stains and smells seeping through.
Using the right primer before painting over a pet stain helps with providing a barrier that keeps odor from penetrating the new paint. The most safe paint for bird baths is acryliclatex paint and youll be fine except in the inside of the basin where the water sits for that you use bilge paint. Painting concrete birdbath is no different than painting any other type of concrete ornament.
STAIN and ODOR BLOCKING One coat of B-I-N 2 will block stains from water soot smoke nicotine rust mildew and tannin most types of marker ink graffiti crayon and pencil. B-I-N 2 seals odors from fire damage smoke mildew pet urine and fireplace and furnace blow-backs. Some stains may require a second coat.
You can paint over Paint Sealer but keep in mind it will not protect the new paint from moisture damage. You may want to use Paint Sealer after the surface is painted and fully dry to protect the new layer of paint from moisture damage. How long do I wait after I paint my surface before I can apply Paint Sealer.
You will want to wait 3-4 days after painting before. While water-based versions of KILZ-brand primers like KILZ Latex Primer KILZ Premium Primer and KILZ Max Primer can be thinned you should always add a small amount of water. It should be no more than a one-half pint of water per gallon of primer failing which the primers can become less effective at blocking stains and pet odors.
Paint over water stained interior walls and ceilings with B-I-N. Its a primer and sealer in one and blocks stains permanently. Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 is ideal for priming fibreglass.
It provides a perfect key over which Zinsser Perma-White can be applied.