Things You'll Need:
- Drop cloth
- Putty knife
- Ladder
- Textured ceiling patch (spray-on)
- Paintbrush or roller
- Extension arm for roller
- Paint tray
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Step 1
Protect the floor beneath the leak with a drop cloth. Remove furniture if necessary.
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Step 2
Remove any loose ceiling texture by scraping it with a putty knife. Use a ladder to help you reach the ceiling.
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Step 3
Replace the ceiling texture by spraying area with ceiling texture patch material. It comes in an aerosol can with a tip like on a whipped cream can, which allows you to spray it straight up on the ceiling. Allow to dry thoroughly.
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Step 4
Paint the newly textured area. If it is small, use a soft brush dipped in paint and use a dabbing motion to avoid removing texture as you paint. If the area is large, use a long napped roller with an extension arm.
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Step 5
Clean the painting tools, remove the drop cloth and refurnish the room.












