Wiped right up but still a bit messy.
Cover water stain on popcorn ceiling.
I ll probably have to go back and paint the ceiling so it all blends but this is 90 close.
Step 2 cover the stain with stain blocking primer.
Bits of the popcorn ceiling will probably fall off.
Unlike untextured drywall if you replace the popcorn on the ceiling it can cover any stains or minor imperfections.
This means you can still get water stains on your ceiling even if you ve covered the whole surface.
A product like the instagone stain remover can work.
This product worked extremely well to cover a water stain on drywall.
Apply a light coat of the stain blocking primer over the stain to cover it while avoiding dripping.
I have a popcorn ceiling and there is a dark water stain in the center i have found the source of the water leak and it has been fixed.
Cover everything though seems to be a fairly heavy paint particle that comes out and i found a light coating on stuff that was 10 or more away.
Put drop cloths on the floor.
Move furniture to a safe distance or cover it.
The bleach will have cleared out the most intensive stains around your ceiling.
Mask off walls or light fixtures that are near the stain.
Adding a layer of paint and primer will also help to cover any bits of the stain that may still be showing as well as help the new portion of ceiling blend into the older portions.
Your best option for a base coat to cover water stains on the ceiling is an oil based mold resistant stain blocking primer in a shade closely matching that of the existing ceiling.
There are two main ways to attack a water stain on a popcorn ceiling drawing the stain out or covering it up.
It is wise to wear eye protection a face mask and possibly a hat.
If you don t have time to restore and cover up the stain here are some alternative ways to remove it without using paint.
Add a popcorn ceiling cleaner.
The popcorn texture stucco cottage cheese material in the water damaged area does not look the same as the rest of the ceiling.
Spray cans work better than a brush especially on popcorn or textured ceilings.
The first way to try and draw the stain out is with a concoction of bleach and water mixed into a spray bottle.
In any case the best way to eliminate water stains on your ceiling is to fix the damage first.
If the primer doesn t match the color of the ceiling you may need to paint the entire ceiling once the primer has dried.