A client had a small leak after a heavy rainstorm, which left a 4" stain on her ceiling. I called my reliable roofer, who came the next day to repair the seal around a pipe boot. To deal with the stain, I suggested my client purchase a stain blocking spray paint made for ceilings. She applied the stain blocker and the stain quickly disappeared.
A few weeks later, when my own roof was replaced, I contemplated having the ceiling painted. But first, I used a spray stain blocker to see if the stains would go away.
Voila! The stain blocker worked. The stain in my office required a couple of coats, as it was heavier than in other areas of the home.
So you can learn from my mistakes, I leave you with three tips:
- Turn the AC off while spraying the product, especially if you have AC vents in the ceiling where you are working.
- Use the product in a well ventilated area, otherwise you will see a fog of white mist wafting in the air.
- Cover your belongings directly below the spray, as some particles will settle into a dusty mist on whatever is below. (Think laptop, printer, and plants; in the office area). Fortunately the mist wiped off easily on the laptop screen and keyboard!
I am very pleased with this product. It covered the stains quickly and easily, and matched the basic white ceiling perfectly!
Leaks should be addressed as soon as they appear. If left unattended, the interior damage will be much worse and you will have a larger problem on your hands.
** This is not a paid endorsement, but it's certainly worth a $5 can of stain blocker to seal those hideous ceiling stains. There are other brands; this is just the one I chose.
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