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   Guest_ | Jul 10, 1999 04:25am | #1

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   Kilz makes an aerosol paint just for this purpose. But that is for touch-up and spotting. If you plan on painting an entire ceiling, I'd suggest you shoot it with a HVLP gun. These tiles usually require a second coat.

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   david_sorg | Jul 10, 1999 04:28am | #2

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   If they're just yellowed and mildly dirty you can spray them with any latex flat or low lustre. If there are waterstains or smoke deposits, use a pigmented shellac sealer/primer, then topcoat. You can use cheap equipment if necessary because the quality of the spray pattern won't show.

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   david_sorg | Jul 10, 1999 04:34am | #3

   *Hi Rich, we posted at nearly the same time; I don't know that Charles would really need a HVLP, they're usually a little hard to find for rental. A Wagner sprayer would probably be ok, and if there is a lot to do, I would definately recommend an airless unit; much faster and easier to rent.

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   Charles_Waltner | Jul 10, 1999 04:34am | #4

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   Can accoustic ceiling tiles be effectively painted, or will they absorb too much paint and look bad? What's the best approach?