Paint ceiling tiles to cover stains.
Old brown spots on ceiling tiles are typically a result of water stains, although they can also be caused by cigarette smoke or may appear for other causes. Since cleaning does not always remove the stains, painting is an option to restore the look of your ceiling. Painting ceiling tiles, however, especially acoustic ones, is very different than painting other surfaces. You must be very careful not to cover the holes in the tile, which can decrease the sound dampening qualities.
Instructions
1. Place a step ladder under the stained area of the ceiling and press up on the ceiling tile to see if it lifts. If so, remove the tile from the ceiling. If the tile does not detach, cut a plastic tarp into small pieces and tape the pieces around the tile to protect the surrounding areas from paint.
2. Lay any removed tiles on a tarp. Remove the cap from a bottle of stain sealing primer and shake it up well. Aim the nozzle at the ceiling tile and spray an even coat over the entire tile until the stain is no longer visible.
3. Wait until the primer is completely dry to the touch before proceeding.
4. Open a can of acrylic latex paint in a color that matches the remaining ceiling tiles. Pour the paint into a paint tray. Insert a foam paint roller into the paint and then push it firmly on the upper portion of the tray to remove as much paint as possible.
5. Roll the paint onto the ceiling tile with light pressure until the stain is covered and the tile is a uniform color. Do not press down hard, since doing so may fill in in the holes in the tile.
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