decorating help, ceiling stain

[Taz]

Had a leak upstairs and there a small stain on the kitchen ceiling, ~ 6 inches square.

Have tried a couple of coats today but can still see it.

Have used Zinser in the past but don't really want to spend out on a tin for such a small job, anything I can try before i bite the bullet ?

TIA.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

When was the leak?

You need to make sure it’s properly dry before repainting.

 

[BTatHome]

Have always used Zinsser, best by far. I understand the issue with not wanting to spend on a small area.

Have tried an aerosol one from tool station a few years ago. Was only a small patch and I did put about 3 coats, seemed to work fine, but terrible in an aerosol, terrible smell and splatter everywhere.

 

[pokerjoke]

Paint over with gloss then paint with the other paint

 

[One Planer]

BIN primer will seal it so it can be repainted.

Zinser is the nuts.

 

[Taz]

When was the leak?

You need to make sure it’s properly dry before repainting.

Quite a few months back, 're siliconed the shower and left it to see if the stain got any bigger.

 

[jim8flog]

coat of PVA or two , allowed to dry between coats, before repainting.

 

[Dellboy]

Any oil based undercoat or eggshell will do.

Paint out the stain and a further 3-4 inches all round, leave to dry over night then apply you finish paint.

Zinsser BIN or Zinsser Coverstain would be the best option and you could finish it all within a couple of hours, you can pick it up for less than £20

 

[fundy]

spent a chunk of the morning using Zinnser on the SIL new flat. Then the afternoon painting it. Great stuff cant fault it

 

[One Planer]

spent a chunk of the morning using Zinnser on the SIL new flat. Then the afternoon painting it. Great stuff cant fault it

It's solid stuff Steve. What impresses me most is how fast it cures!

 

[Dellboy]

It's solid stuff Steve. What impresses me most is how fast it cures!

It's very good and I have been using it for over 30 yrs, but don't mix up your curing and drying times.

Most Zinsser products dry in under an hour but can take up to 7 days to fully cure.