how to spray texture a ceiling
Preparing Your Room and Paint. 1  1. Protect your walls and furniture. First, remove as much furniture as possible from the room. 2  2. Repair any cracks or inconsistencies in the ceiling. You will want to be sure that the base layer of your ceiling is in prime condition. 3  3. Paint a priming layer on your ceiling. Paint a coat of paint primer on your ceiling before adding the texture. This can help to reduce the appearance of a previous color but it will also help the new paint adhere to the wall. Choose a primer in a color as close as possible to your final color.