My plasterboard kitchen ceiling was damaged by an ongoing bathroom leak. It was artex so when I had it repaired I had a plasterer skim the lot to a smooth finish.
Unfortunately while DIY-ing the upstairs bathroom I had a small leak which again resulted in water damage to the downstairs kitchen ceiling.
It's all in one piece, no mould and the plaster is still firm. I've left it since beginning of March but the centre of the damage still has a damp feel to it.
I was sanding off the paint in preparation to repaint, obviously that can't be done until it's absolutely dry.
Two questions.
Is there anything I can do to speed the drying without damaging the plaster?
What's the best way to paint it once it's ready to paint? I was thinking a mist coat and then 2 top coats. Should I use stain block/anti damp paint?
Here's a photo.
Cheers!
Unfortunately while DIY-ing the upstairs bathroom I had a small leak which again resulted in water damage to the downstairs kitchen ceiling.
It's all in one piece, no mould and the plaster is still firm. I've left it since beginning of March but the centre of the damage still has a damp feel to it.
I was sanding off the paint in preparation to repaint, obviously that can't be done until it's absolutely dry.
Two questions.
Is there anything I can do to speed the drying without damaging the plaster?
What's the best way to paint it once it's ready to paint? I was thinking a mist coat and then 2 top coats. Should I use stain block/anti damp paint?
Here's a photo.
Cheers!