National Lumber Home Finishes

Weather Damage? Here’s How to Seal Water Stains On a Ceiling

Step one: Remove the source of the moisture

Step two: Check the ceiling to make sure it is in sound condition

Step three: Wait for the ceiling to thoroughly dry

Step four: Remove any mildew with a mild bleach and water solution

Step five: Scrape and sand any loose paint until problem area has a smooth finish

Step six: Coat with a stain killing primer such as Insl-X Seal Lock or Insl-X-Prime Lock

Step seven: Paint with a coat of Benjamin Moore Ceiling paint

Step eight: Paint the entire ceiling for a more uniform finish

Step nine: Paint a second coat for the best overall appearance.

Step ten: Send us a picture of your finished ceiling job and we will post it on one of our social sites!

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