Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Clean A Stucco Ceiling







Stucco texture


Most stucco ceilings are white and can quickly look dirty. The rough "popcorn" texture of a stucco ceiling is attractive to many homeowners, but it makes it an ideal gathering place for spider webs and dust. Ceilings can also start to turn yellow or brown in spots where the drywall above the ceiling got damp and stained the stucco.


Instructions


1. Vacuum your stucco ceiling using a wand extension and, if possible, a soft brush attachment to remove dust and spider webs. Avoid stripping the texture from the ceiling by keeping the nozzle an inch or so away from the ceiling surface if possible. This may not be necessary if you're using a brush attachment.


2. Seal stains by spraying them with a primer/sealer stain killer. Move furniture from under the stain and cover the floor first.


3. Paint severely stained ceilings to cover the discoloration by spraying the paint onto the ceiling or by using a roller or soft brush. Cleaning a stucco ceiling with a cleaning solution is not possible due to the material's highly absorbent nature and its texture---covering the stain with paint is your only option.

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