Stain Covering Ceiling Paint

If your ceiling has a texture you ll find using an aerosol.

Stain covering ceiling paint.

Cover the floor with plastic and find a good pair of goggles drips are a fact of life when painting the ceiling. If the primer doesn t match the color of the ceiling you may need to paint the entire ceiling once the primer has dried. Ceiling paint and primer spray features a vertical aerosol spray that delivers a smooth even blast straight up to efficiently apply directly to ceilings. Rollers are suitable for flat ceilings while a popcorn ceiling requires the use of a spray gun applicator.

For best results start your painting job like the pros do with a stain killing primer. Use shellac based stain blocking primer or an equivalent high solids latex primer. 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. You need to cover the stains with primer before painting and drywall primer won t do.

Most coatings don t do a good job of covering nicotine or other smoke stains on your ceilings. Apply a light coat of the stain blocking primer over the stain to cover it while avoiding dripping. The viscosity of ceiling paint also makes it ideal for covering imperfections and stains on your ceiling.