Removing ceiling stains

Summary: Learn how to remove a water stain from a ceiling.

If you have had a water leak that has left a stain on the ceiling below, you will find that emulsion alone will not be sufficient to cover it.

You will first need to paint over the stain with several coats of stain block paint.
Once the stain is no longer visible, paint over it again using your original emulsion paint.
If you are using a ladder ensure it is secure and put a sheet on the floor to protect it from paint splashes.

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