The old paint requires removal before you can repair and repaint the plaster ceiling.
Primer for plaster ceiling.
We recommend the kilz odour less oil primer or zinser works well also.
For varnished stained or weathered wood use oil based primer but not before sanding off at least a little sheen and any loose bits.
Old plaster tends to crack and layers of old paint can create a peeling flaky mess.
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Plaster ceilings in older homes often show cracks and other signs that gravity is trying to pull the ceiling down.
If water problems are common it s best to use an oil based primer since this will leave absolutely no room for any moisture.
Also because plaster mixing ratios vary a little don t rule out 2 full coats of primer.
Primer stops moisture damage and ceiling paint peeling from happening again.
A primer on primer.
It blocks out most common ceiling stains and rolls on easily with minimal spattering.
This increases the lifespan of your new paint.
Zinsser 9 diamond brite paint 5.
Dries quickly to flat white.
Shellac primer should also be your choice if you plan to paint a tin or plaster ceiling.
Latex primer is fine for pine or other no or low tannin bare softwoods.
Use on interior ceilings including woodwork drywall plaster stucco paneling masonry brick painted metal and properly prepared glossy surfaces.
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Even with 2 primecoats two coats of actual paint.
Gray interior exterior multi surface primer sealer and stain blocker model.
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Those walls can be very thirsty with some plasters.
Plaster 16 plastic 15 stucco 2 vinyl 5 wood 32 brand.
That said kilz original can also be used on drywall plaster masonry brick metal and glossy surfaces like tile.