a local repair or prior coating needs preparation before a new finish is considered. Protect the room and fixed fixtures, prepare the accepted sound surface and paint the agreed ceiling plane in suitable stages.
Signs: the existing finish shows ordinary wear that may suit bounded maintenance or a local repair or prior coating needs preparation before a new finish is considered. Causes: incompatible or unknown prior finishes that need checking or normal use, weather exposure or aged coating.
The accepted ceiling must be dry and stable. Ongoing leaks, sagging, hazardous material and structural concerns need appropriate separate assessment. A stain is not diagnosed from a photograph, and a coat of paint should not be offered as a remedy for its unresolved source.
The existing finish, colour and selected product affect preparation and application stages. Discuss the complete system before supplying paint. Extra coverage may require a different plan, and applying a heavier coat is not a substitute for following drying and recoating instructions.
Allow the specified drying and ventilation before reopening the room. Any remaining substrate or lighting-related finish limitation should be discussed. Limits: Ordinary dry stable accessible ceilings only. No electrical fixture work, leak diagnosis, sagging ceilings, high-access specialist work or hazardous materials.