How to paint a plaster ceiling that keeps sucking up the paint?
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We recently painted our living room ceiling in our house that was built in the 1940's. We used Behr Marquee paint and it goes on great and covers well. An hour later and it all sunk into the ceiling. Should we have used a sealer before painting?
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William
on Jun 01, 2017
Prime with a stain blocking primer Like Zinsser 123 or BIN. Then paint. -
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Charla Schuman
on Jun 01, 2017
From my experience, it's always best to use a primer before a job like yours. Especially if it hasn't been painted in quite some time. I like the Behr Marquee paints, but I've had issues with them as far as coverage as well. I would buy some Kilz, go over what you painted, and then repaint with the Behr. Good luck!- See 1 previous
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Sandee Seaton Byrd
on Jun 01, 2017
You might need to first use a primer to seal it. Good luck! -
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Art
on Jun 05, 2017
Use a PVA or drywall primer first. These are made to work like a sealer to keep paint from absorbing. -
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Maureen Barringer
on Jun 06, 2017
SHOULD OF PUT A PRIMER ON FIRST -2 COATS -
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Patricia Seman
on Jun 13, 2017
Thank you!!
William
on Jun 01, 2017
Charla Schuman
on Jun 01, 2017
Sandee Seaton Byrd
on Jun 01, 2017
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