Got ceiling stains? Then you’ve got a leak. After a hot summer if HVAC units have been on overdrive, it can cause HVAC components to leak and create stains.
Likewise, water stains can also be the result of pipes which have poor insulation, thus causing pipes to sweat with condensation and dripping onto ceiling tiles causing water stains.
Water stain discoloration is unsightly and imply the building owner does not take proper care of the property.
Painting discolored ceiling tiles might sound like a good idea, but this type of stain will just re-appear with standard paint. Painting will also ruin the sound absorbing features of the acoustical ceiling tile.
More importantly, painting ceiling tiles will probably violate local fire codes because the paint deteriorates the fire retardancy.
But don’t despair! There are products that will restore acoustical ceiling tile without painting. As an example, WONDER Acoustical Ceiling Tile Restorer covers water stains in addition to smoke and fire damage, graffiti, paint, ballpoint ink, permanent marker and rusting nail heads. It permanently bonds to the surface without compromising the fire retardant or acoustical sound absorption value.
If you want to prevent water stain damage due to water condensation on overhead pipes, insulate them with SURROUND Cold Pipe Insulation Spray. Just spray it on and let it dry to a hard white coating which can then be painted.