I have a bathroom ceiling that is discolored from water that leaked through from above.
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Howard
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The repairs are done, but what kind of paint should I use to cover up the stains?
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4 answers
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First do a coat of stain sealer. These products can be found in any store that sells paint (and is usually in the same aisle row). I suggest at leats 2 seperate coats of the sealer. For your final/finished coat, use a semi-gloss type paint. It has better water/stain resistance than flat paint does.
Dan's of Central Florida, Inc.
on Mar 22, 2011
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Howard, I would use "Kilz" primer first and then a quality acrylic enamel. Make sure to mask off the seashell deco at the top of the wallpaper with blue tape. (it won't rip the detail off when removing it in a timely manner)
Stephen B
on Mar 22, 2011
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I used Gilldens ceiling paint and it did a great job, it did take two coats.
CHARLES
on Mar 22, 2011
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I use a product called B-I-N. It is a white pigmented shellac. It takes denatured alcohol for clean-up, but you can use disposable brushes and rollers. Wear gloves, keep the windows open. Then use your favorite semi-gloss acrylic enamel. Remove the ceiling air register first. Cut the paint around it before you take it off so it won't rip the paper of the drywall.
Paul Slayton Contracting
on Mar 22, 2011
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