We have a hideous styrofoam ceiling

Question

In our apt,they are individual ugly foam squares that are covered in water stains.can not be washed since they are foam and break.Looking for something to maybe cover over this eyesore,not getting new ceiling anytime soon.Anyone else have these horrible foam rules?

Joan · Answer

You should be able to paint them. You may need to paint a layer of Kilz first or purchase a good-quality one-coat paint to prevent bleed-through of the stains.

Kelly Denoyer Russell · Answer

Get out your paint roller and paint over it all. Might need some stain blocker first.

Kelly Denoyer Russell · Answer

we did this in the office with one of those drop ceilings

Mar24787706 · Answer

contact paper

Cheryl Markus Reynolds · Answer

I had the same issue in an apartment I rented years ago. We painted them white.

Cynthia · Answer

don't think they are styrofoam, but rather old acoustic tiles. Using a primer first to cover any staining, they can then be painted.

Cindy Hagemann · Answer

We put up lattice over an open messy ceiling in our basement in our last home.

Molly Anmar · Answer

Use KILZ paint in light, bright color. It will cover the water stains that might bleed through other paints.

Since you're a renter, a shade of white would probably be your best choice.

Trishaann42 · Answer

thanks everyone for ideas!!

B. Enne · Answer

Don't use spray paint primer on them, it will eat the Styrofoam:

https://www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/faq/

https://www.ehow.com/how_7599960_paint-styrofoam-ceiling-tiles.html

17335038 · Answer

Trishaann42, are you renting the apartment, or are you the landlord?

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