Can't get old stain out of Ceiling

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dodo

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I have painted a few time's my ceiling but an old stain caused by old leak will not disappear no matter how many time I paint it, any ideas
 
You can fix this. There is a special paint you can get that is especially for this problem (my father is in the paint business). With ordinary paint, damp stains will just keep coming through.

I have used this paint myself and with just one coat it covers the stain. I will ask my dad for the name of it and get back to you.
 
Have you tried a specialist stain blocking paint/spray, like the one below ?
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Hello

Aluminium based 'Stain Blocker' will do the trick. Small tin available in Woodies DIY approx €10.

SM
 
Just spoke to my father and he said the same - you can buy ceiling stain blocking paint in most paint shops. He said to specify it was for ceilings.

Cheers.
 
I would highly recommend this particular product or any product by zinsser. Any decent paint shop should sell it.

I used this zinsser product on all my bathroom ceilings and it is fantastic.
 
Used a spray on stain blocker and never had a problem again after it. Cannot remember name of it but any woodies or b&Q store should have similar products
 
My hubby just put white gloss on the stain and when it was dry painted over it with ordinary ceiling paint.
 
Also, excuse me for stating the obvious, but just make sure that the cause of the stain has been rectified properly before doing the above! I have used white, oil based, one-coat paint, let it dry completely, then painted over it with emulsion, and it works fine. This may save the purchase of new products, if you already have spare paint in your shed/garage.
 
hi don't waste your money . A oil based paint like under coat will do. make sure to let it dry
 
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