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Painting a ceiling

[Deleted User] · 2018-08-13 12:31:18

Hi all, I haven't painted a ceiling in a long time, so just checking on some basics. The ceiling is covered in wallpaper. Part of the ceiling (near a large patio door that has since been replaced), has had some damp on it, which has since dried and has left some light coloured mottling on it. The mottling can be easily…

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13-08-2018 1:31pm

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Hi all,

I haven't painted a ceiling in a long time, so just checking on some basics.

The ceiling is covered in wallpaper. Part of the ceiling (near a large patio door that has since been replaced), has had some damp on it, which has since dried and has left some light coloured mottling on it. The mottling can be easily wiped away.

The wallpaper appears not to have been affected by the damp, as it appears to have been superficial.

I'm probably being lazy here, but would it be necessary to remove all the mottling before it is painted? Or would paint cover it without affecting the paint colour?

Also, whats the best paint to cover a ceiling with, in terms or white matt, vinyl emulsion? etc.

Also, I would always have been a brush man, but would a roller have a better finish?

Thanks

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