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blocking small stains on ceiling

theGrinch
theGrinch Posts: 3,133 Forumite
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I have two button sized water stains on my ceiling. I have painted several times with emulsion but the stains seem to keep coming through.

I know there is a stain blocker but its a fiver and for two small stains I was wondering if there was a different solution to stop it penetrating when I pain over them?
"enough is a feast"...old Buddist proverb
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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Not really-stain blocker is what is required.
    Bear in mind that it won't stop water marks if the damp is still coming through-you need to remove the source of the mark first.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Paint some gloss on the marks, then emulsion over the gloss, once it has dried.
  • devildog
    devildog Posts: 1,222 Forumite
    Watered down upva glue will do it
  • theGrinch
    theGrinch Posts: 3,133 Forumite
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    thanks. yes the water source (drip) can been stopped.
    will try the gloss method first.
    "enough is a feast"...old Buddist proverb
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    as above. varnish, oil paint or glue will do it.
    Get some gorm.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Solvent based undercoat NOT gloss. Your new emulsion won't stick to the gloss. PVA won't work either.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    keystone wrote: »
    Solvent based undercoat NOT gloss. Your new emulsion won't stick to the gloss. PVA won't work either.

    Cheers

    I've used undercoat in the past but the results weren't perfect.

    Now I use Stain Stop but it is a bit expensive for a couple of small spots.

    polycell_one_coat_stain_stop.jpg
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    keystone wrote: »
    Solvent based undercoat NOT gloss. Your new emulsion won't stick to the gloss. PVA won't work either.

    Cheers

    It sticks fine to mine, it has been like it for over 4 years now, stain has never returned.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Inactive wrote: »
    It sticks fine to mine, it has been like it for over 4 years now, stain has never returned.
    Not suprised stain not returned but didn't the emulsion flash over the gloss? Whatever individual experiences (which are fine) in general terms the matt finish of undercoat gives a better visual result.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    keystone wrote: »
    Not suprised stain not returned but didn't the emulsion flash over the gloss? Whatever individual experiences (which are fine) in general terms the matt finish of undercoat gives a better visual result.

    Cheers

    No, it is a completely invisible repair, very cheap and effective.;)
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