This, if no peeling of old paint or plaster or patching of cracks.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 22 2022, 04:09 PM

this is my ceiling now. been 17 years.

is this just old paint or mold?
the texture is smooth. i tried to sand small sample but only some gone. still can see some though.

i think i just want to repaint it.





This post has been edited by aizielectreon: Oct 23 2022, 02:19 PM

Mold, some minor leak. What is above the ceiling ?

If you are diy, then paint few coats. My place yellowish leak mark after few coats, looks ok. If want perfect white, then add more coats. One big tub maxilite not expensive. Keep bal also have to throw later. Mix some water b4 painting but not too much. As long the painting swipe is smooth. Too thick, after dry not so nice
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This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 23 2022, 04:25 PM

looks like mold. pls ensure the room is well ventilated; and toilet does not vent into the ceiling space because all the moisture will be trapped like tupperware..

if u dun believe.. u wet a towel completely and see how long it takes to dry indoors.. that is the problem with moist air

Apartment 6th floor.

There is no leak as far as i know.hmm
Forgot to close the window when its raining i think.throught the years.
Shoud i paint anti fungal coating first?

I checked my bathroom ceiling.
There is no mold spots. All white.

What you can do is to use a scraper to remove the mold as much possoble, then paint. No need anti fungal coating.

Wear a mask or face shield.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 24 2022, 07:34 PM