Associated Painters Inc ABOUT NEWS BLOGS MY ACCOUNT CONTACT September 8, 2020 180 Views 8 favs Advice On How To Paint Your Ceiling AUTHOR: ADMINISTRATOR When homeowners need to paint the ceilings in their home, it is viewed as a very difficult job. But with the right tools, methods and a little hard work most homeowners can complete this job. First of all, if you have a popcorn or textured ceiling, it maybe difficult or even impossible to use a brush and roller to paint this type of ceiling. Oftentimes the texture on the ceiling will begin to come off if when you attempt to roll paint on to the ceiling. If you have a textured ceiling, you will probably want to paint it using an airless sparayer. If you are not familiar with using an airless sprayer then I would recommend hiring a professional painter to complete the job. Fortunately most ceilings today do not have texture on them but are smooth, flat ceilings. The following steps are recommended for painting a smooth ceiling which has no texture. If you are going to undertake this project then you need to invest in a good paint roller, roller extension, brush and a quality ceiling paint and primer. Since you are painting a smooth ceiling, your paint roller should be a short nap roller, preferably a lamb skin because this will give you the best results. First of all you will want to prepare the room that the ceiling is in before you begin painting. To do this you need to move all of your furniture into the center of the room, leaving yourself enough room on the edges that you can place a step ladder when you begin to cut out the ceiling with paint. Cover all of your furniture with new plastic or paper cover. Then place drop cloths on any exposed flooring. Next, you will need to decide if you need to prime the ceiling before you paint it. If there are water stains, smoke damage or other discolorations on your ceiling then you will need to apply a coat of oil based primer. You should apply a blocking primer to cover up the stains prior to painting. If you only have one or two small stains, then you can spot prime those areas without priming the entire ceiling. You can even buy primer in a spray can which will be much more convenient and less messy. After you have completed any priming you can now begin to paint your ceiling. Start by cutting in your ceiling with your ceiling paint where the ceiling meets the wall. Most ceilings have a thin channel where the wall and the ceiling meet. This was formed when the ceiling was originally sanded and can be very helpful when you are cutting in your ceiling paint. If you have crown moulding, then cut in along the edge of your crown moulding. Once the ceiling has been completely cut in you can now use your roller to paint the rest. To start rolling your ceiling, apply your paint in small areas using light pressure. Make sure that your roller is fully covered in paint but is not over saturated. Apply the paint evenly to the rest of the ceiling. Painting your ceiling will give most rooms a fresh, clean look. Following these guidelines should give you beautiful finish that will last for years. Comments There haven't been any comments on this post yet. Be the first one! Post a Comment You are not currently logged in. Please either login, register, or you can post as a guest user with the form below. POST COMMENT BACK TO BLOGS FEATURED POST 478 VIEWS 58 FAVS A Look At Champagne Racks View Entry TRENDING BLOG ENTRIES Posted By Administrator A Variety of Styles of Relaxing Adirondack Chairs Posted By Administrator A stitch in Time saves nine: How a Handyman reduces Home Renovation Costs? Posted By Administrator A Simple Plan for Starting Home Remodels and Repairs Posted By Administrator A Kitchen Painting Job is much more than painting the Walls RECENT NEWS ARTICLES 19 August 20 / 23 FAVS Cat Poisoning - What You Need To Know 30 June 20 / 22 FAVS Choose Your Colors Wisely with Feng Shui Register as a Contributor Register as a contributor and publish your own content on our website. Restrictions apply. Click for details. Learn More SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Get the latest updates, offers, and messages by signing up for our free newsletter! SIGN UP TODAY Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Accessibility Statement | Browse Copyright © 2021 - www.associatedpaintersinc.com. All Rights Reserved.