Stain Covering Ceiling Paint

Rollers are suitable for flat ceilings while a popcorn ceiling requires the use of a spray gun applicator.

Stain covering ceiling paint.

For best results start your painting job like the pros do with a stain killing primer. If the primer doesn t match the color of the ceiling you may need to paint the entire ceiling once the primer has dried. Always apply your paint using the right applicator for the type of ceiling you re painting. Most coatings don t do a good job of covering nicotine or other smoke stains on your ceilings.

You need to cover the stains with primer before painting and drywall primer won t do. Use shellac based stain blocking primer or an equivalent high solids latex primer. Apply a light coat of the stain blocking primer over the stain to cover it while avoiding dripping. If you apply a coat of ordinary white ceiling paint the stain will continue to bleed through and even a second coat may not hide it.

Choose a paint that matches the color of your ceiling for a uniform look then apply it over the primed area with a roller choose a inch nap cover for a smooth ceiling or a inch to 1. If your ceiling has a texture you ll find using an aerosol. Cover the floor with plastic and find a good pair of goggles drips are a fact of life when painting the ceiling.