Paint On Ceilings And Walls

When ceilings match the walls.

Paint on ceilings and walls.

Deciding if i can use wall paint on a ceiling depending on severity some ceilings are greatly improved no matter what kind of paint you put on it. Apply shiplap or paneling directly over the popcorn. Continue to work your way across the ceiling or along the wall in this fashion. Then smooth out your work by rolling lightly a 3 foot square area on the ceiling or from ceiling to floor on walls with a dry roller.

Rooms that have lower ceilings with less surface area are the most commonly painted to match. Ceiling paint offers strong adhesion to a variety of textured surfaces such as stucco drywall and plaster. When paining a room don t bother trying to use a paint brush by hand to make those perfect corner lines that never turn out perfect. Before you begin painting be sure to wash the walls and apply painter s tape to protect the ceiling.

For walls lay down a roller width coat of paint from top to bottom. If you do this before attempting to paint the rest of the wall space you can complete the room with a spotless finish. It s also more durable than many types of wall paint and doesn t crack or peel. Overall i ve found that it s best to use a brush around doors windows and power outlets as well as any other elements that require precise coverage and smaller strokes such as wall ornaments.

You ll find that you have a choice of water based latex or oil based ceiling paint as well. If you have. Some painters like to skip this cutting in step and save time by mashing the roller into the corner instead but this method is sloppy builds up excess paint in the corner and can leave runs or a thick. After your ceiling is once again freshly painted it s time to get the walls done.

For ceilings lay down a big w pattern about 3 feet wide. Instead try some of t. Also leigh i recently saw a great solution for getting rid of popcorn ceilings. Great advice about painting the ceiling and angled walls the same color.

These include bathrooms closets and sometimes stairways. Occasionally ceilings are painted to match the walls. This is a primary reason why most want to paint walls using same exact paint on ceilings not needing to cut wall paint into corners where it meets ceiling surfaces. When the ceiling and walls are the same color it can make a room feel smaller or cozier.