How to Cover a Stain on a Ceiling

A stain on your ceiling can be unsightly. Stains can come from a number of sources including cigarette smoke, water or the removal of a fixture. If the stain is from a leak, make sure you fix the source of the leak before you cover up the stain; otherwise, the stain will return.

Drop cloth
Ladder
Broom
Stain-block primer
Paint tray
Telescoping roller
Ceiling paint

Instructions

- 1
  Lay a drop cloth on the floor and move any furniture away from the area you will be painting.
- 2
  Use a broom and a ladder to remove any cobwebs, dust or dirt from the ceiling.
- 3
  Pour a stain-block primer into a paint tray and use a telescoping roller to cover the stain. Paint at least 4 inches beyond the stain. Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer's directions. If needed, apply a second coat of primer.
- 4
  Rinse and dry the paint try and roller.
- 5
  Pour ceiling paint into the paint tray in a color that matches the surrounding ceiling color.
- 6
  Roll the paint onto the stain and allow it to dry according to the manufacturer's directions. If needed, apply a second coat of paint.

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