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Problem Solving Staining Stains in the paint surface caused by virtually anything that would bleed, leak, or stick onto the paint film. Cause: Water stains are caused by leaks in roofs or any source associated with water. Fire or smoke damage. Heavy tobacco smoking leaves yellow nicotine stains. Solution: Repair water leakage and replace any excessive damaged wood, plaster or drywall. The stained area must be properly sealed with a primer designed to hold out water and rust stains. Both fire damage and tobacco smoke stains must be sealed before top coating. All stains must be primed with the appropriate primer in order to prevent bleed-through.