painting over stained in oil kitchen walls?

**Wildrose** · 11-04-2007, 09:17 PM

I have tried ammonia, degreasers, scrubbing, nothing takes the oily stuff or stains off of the kitchen walls. They used to be white. The people who were here before us smoked, fried food, and I don't know what all. They never cleaned the walls. I have gotten the nicotine yellow off, but I can't get the grease to come off. How do I paint over that and make the paint stick?

**sdrjeolsen** · 11-04-2007, 09:24 PM

I hear TSP works well (although I've never tried it), I think Sears carries it...they used to anyway, if it is still available. Otherwise I would try to paint over them first with a primer, like Kilz. I think Behr (Home Depot or lowes??) is a great brand too. I would stay away from the cheap primers as they don't cover well. I used to paint on the side for income, so speaking from experience, stay away from the super cheap primers they are a waste of money when it comes to oil and that type of stains.

**Ceashels** · 11-04-2007, 10:33 PM

I have been known to use comet and a fine brillo/steel wool pad at times. The worse you can do is take the existing paint and stain off before priming.

**PrairieRose** · 11-05-2007, 07:41 AM

Oil based Kilz will work the very best but it's a pain to clean up and stinks to high heaven. Have fun

**coltsmama** · 11-05-2007, 07:46 AM

kilz is probably your best option. Good luck!

**Laurie in Bradenton** · 11-05-2007, 08:43 AM

If your planning to paint try oven cleaner first. Be sure to have a really good ventalation. Kilz is one of the best primers there is. Be sure to ait at least 24 hours before putting on another coat. Good drying and curing time between coats will help with your final product. Like putting frosting on warm cake you won't be happy if you rush things.
Also it will give you a chance to see if you need to spot touch any spots that have bled throught your first prime coat.
Laurie in Bradenton