Water Stained Ensuite Ceiling Repaint in Lugarno, NSW

Water stains on a ceiling are frustrating, and they don’t disappear with an ordinary coat of paint. The brown marks left behind by water can show through standard ceiling paint, which is why the right preparation matters so much.

At a unit in Lugarno, NSW, High Demand Restoration carried out painting works to restore a water stained ensuite bathroom ceiling.

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Water Stains Across the Ensuite Ceiling

The ensuite ceiling had water staining in several places: around the shower rose, along the ceiling edge and in a long stain running through the middle of the room above the vanity.

Sanding and Undercoating the Ceiling

After the damaged plasterboard was patched, the patched areas were sanded smooth and undercoated. An undercoat gives the new paint an even, consistent base to sit on, especially over repaired areas.

Sealing the Stains With a Stain Blocker

A stain blocker was then applied to the water stains. Stain blocking primer seals the marks so they can’t show through the new paint.

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Without this step, water stains can bleed back through ordinary ceiling paint, even after several coats, leaving the same brown marks visible again.

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A Fresh Topcoat of Ceiling Paint

Finally, a topcoat of ceiling paint was applied to the ensuite bathroom ceiling, giving it a clean, even finish over the sealed stains and repaired areas.

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Tips for Dealing With Water Stained Ceilings

• Find the source first. Painting won’t help if water is still coming through.
• Don’t just paint over stains. Use a stain blocker first so the marks don’t come back through.
• Repair any damaged plasterboard before painting, so the finish is smooth.
• Use a proper topcoat suited to the room once the stains are sealed.

Ceiling Painting in Lugarno

Need repairs or restoration work in Lugarno? Call (02) 9090 4625 or book a call with our team.