Walls and Ceilings - Small water spots on "popcorn" ceiling
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sassymama
09-13-04, 07:03 AM
small stains on "popcorn"ceiling
We, too, were in the hurricane, but much luckier than most. We only have 3 small circles about 3 " around on our popcorn ceiling. 2 of them are lightly discolored and the other is quite dark yellow. I really hate to consider having to paint the entire ceiling----its right in the middle of the room which is quite large. I was wondering if I could carefully bleach the stain. I haven't done anything as of yet because there is another hurricane coming our way. I know I could use Kilz, but then I would have to paint everything. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
We, too, were in the hurricane, but much luckier than most. We only have 3 small circles about 3 " around on our popcorn ceiling. 2 of them are lightly discolored and the other is quite dark yellow. I really hate to consider having to paint the entire ceiling----its right in the middle of the room which is quite large. I was wondering if I could carefully bleach the stain. I haven't done anything as of yet because there is another hurricane coming our way. I know I could use Kilz, but then I would have to paint everything. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
coops28
09-13-04, 03:55 PM
Never heard of bleaching a stain. I think what you should do it try to match the color as best you can. You have to stain block it for sure. Try a ceiling white over that. Its so small you probably wont notice if there is any difference.
Snoonyb
09-13-04, 07:33 PM
Try bleaching first, allowing it to completly dry between attempts.
Try KILZ-2, to spot the spot.
There should be a flat white or swiss coffee or off white which will come close.
Try spoting and if that doesn't satisfy you, try "fogging", a process by which while spraying in ever increasing circles, your pulling away from the surface being sprayed.
The "blend" becomes visually easier to manage and the natural discolorization
Ie. aging, is more proportional.
Try KILZ-2, to spot the spot.
There should be a flat white or swiss coffee or off white which will come close.
Try spoting and if that doesn't satisfy you, try "fogging", a process by which while spraying in ever increasing circles, your pulling away from the surface being sprayed.
The "blend" becomes visually easier to manage and the natural discolorization
Ie. aging, is more proportional.