How Do You Paint Over A Bad Ceiling Stain?
Water leaks in the home can cause a wide variety of problems. One of the most visible of these problems is the stain that a leak can leave behind. After the ceiling dries, painting over these stains can be difficult without the proper technique. Here you will learn to cover the most difficult of stains so that you would never know they were there. Cover the floor of the room with drop cloths. Use your soft-bristle brush to clean away any debris on the ceiling. Spray the stain with your bleach water mixture, and let it sit overnight to kill any mold or mildew. Coat the stain with primer. Use one of your brushes at any corners and use a roller in the middle. Be sure to put on a thick, even coat. Allow to dry, and then add a second primer coat. This coat should cover the entire ceiling. Allow the second coat to dry. Use your clean paintbrush to outline the entire ceiling with latex paint. Fill in the ceiling with paint using a fresh roller with 1/2-inch nap. Place a thick, even coat on th
