Dry out my ceiling?

[woodworm]

I have the sound of dripping behind me ....

I just changed the radiator valves in the bathroom using the freeze kits you can get - unfortunately I forgot to check the valves were actually closed before hand so when the ice block melted (is that running water I hear?) ....

Anyway, I know have one slightly damp [ahem] dining room ceiling, as well as water currently dripping from my light fitting. Should I just let these dry naturally and not switch on the lights for a day or two?

I think (hope) I caught it before there was too much damage, but think the ceiling will need repainting at some point.

Merry Christmas!

 

[plugwash]

i'd imagine trying to accelerate the drying would just increase the risk of damage probablly best to let it dry naturally.

 

[Nige F]

Plugwash is right..and you`ll need to seal the stains with oil based undercoat before you emusion, or the stains will bleed thru` 4 ever