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  "name": "Can storm water stains on ceilings and walls just be painted over?",
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      "name": "Can storm water stains on ceilings and walls just be painted over?",
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        "text": "Standard paint will not stop water stains from bleeding through over time. Water rings contain dissolved minerals that seep through ordinary interior latex paint, even after multiple coats. The proper procedure requires sealing the dried surface with a dedicated stain-blocking primer before painting. If the storm caused the drywall tape to separate or the sheetrock core to soften and crumble, those damaged sections must be cut out, patched with fresh drywall, taped, and textured before priming and painting to ensure a seamless, long-lasting finish.",
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        "description": "No, water stains will bleed through standard paint. You must apply a stain-blocking primer, and any soft or crumbling drywall must be cut out and repaired first."
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  "description": "No, water stains will bleed through standard paint. You must apply a stain-blocking primer, and any soft or crumbling drywall must be cut out and repaired first"
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