Ceiling stains and discoloration

Answer: call a painter.

Yellow, brown, or ring-shaped stains on your ceiling can result from water leaks, smoke, cooking grease, or aged paint. Before repainting, it's critical to identify and fix the source — painting over a water stain without fixing the leak means it will come right back. A professional painter knows which primers block stains permanently and can match existing ceiling paint for a seamless finish.

Who to call

For this problem, call a: Painter

Symptoms to look for

  • Yellow or brown rings on ceiling that grow after rain
  • Uniform yellowing on ceiling from smoke or age
  • Dark spots near kitchen or bathroom ceiling from grease or moisture
  • Ceiling paint flaking or bubbling around the stained area
  • Stain bleeds through after painting over it with regular paint

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