When a roof leak reaches the living space of your home, it stains the drywall where it soaks through the ceiling. Many people assume that they can just roll a coat of ceiling paint over the spot, but it just doesn’t work that easily because that stain will bleed back through ordinary paint.

The solution is a stain blocking primer, and the easiest way to apply it is with a spray can. In fact some manufacturers design cans to spray upward specifically for this purpose.

First, cover the area beneath the stain with a drop cloth, then gently dust the spot with the primer until it disappears. You want to feather the primer out a bit, so that the stain and the repair is less visible. And remember, several light coats are a lot better than one heavy coat.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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